Bupivacaine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 2.8× as often as Bupivacaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 7,430 items versus 2,689 in England.
2,689items
Bupivacaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,430items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bupivacaine hydrochloride versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bupivacaine hydrochloride · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Bupivacaine hydrochloride | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,689 | 7,430 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,330 | 81,342 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £12,659 | £148,673 |
See the full profile for Bupivacaine hydrochloride or Lidocaine.