Bupivacaine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 2.1× as often as Bupivacaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 6,215 items versus 2,961 in England.
2,961items
Bupivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,215items
Lidocaine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Bupivacaine hydrochloride | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,961 | 6,215 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,705 | 81,787 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £14,916 | £103,173 |
See the full profile for Bupivacaine hydrochloride or Lidocaine.