Bupivacaine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 34.8× as often as Bupivacaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 102,901 items versus 2,961 in England.
2,961items
Bupivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
102,901items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bupivacaine hydrochloride versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bupivacaine hydrochloride · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Bupivacaine hydrochloride | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,961 | 102,901 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,705 | 1,268,898 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £14,916 | £1,502,119 |
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