Bupivacaine hydrochloride vs Ropivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bupivacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 1,101.5× as often as Ropivacaine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 2,203 items versus 2 in England.
2,203items
Bupivacaine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Ropivacaine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bupivacaine hydrochloride versus Ropivacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bupivacaine hydrochloride · ╌ Ropivacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Bupivacaine hydrochloride | Ropivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 2,203 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,567 | 53 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £9,642 | £35 |
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