Choline salicylate vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 5.7× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,535 items versus 267 in England.
1,535items
Choline salicylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
267items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Choline salicylate versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Choline salicylate · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,535 | 267 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,518 | 3,413 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,991 | £675 |
See the full profile for Choline salicylate or Lidocaine hydrochloride.