Choline salicylate vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 5.3× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,504 items versus 284 in England.
1,504items
Choline salicylate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
284items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,504 | 284 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,555 | 3,440 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,865 | £745 |
See the full profile for Choline salicylate or Lidocaine hydrochloride.