Choline salicylate vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 18.6× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 1,583 items versus 85 in England.
1,583items
Choline salicylate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
85items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,583 | 85 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,546 | 1,010 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £7,163 | £548 |
See the full profile for Choline salicylate or Lidocaine hydrochloride.