Choline salicylate vs Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 1,504.0× as often as Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium in March 2026 — 1,504 items versus 1 in England.
1,504items
Choline salicylate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Choline salicylate versus Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Choline salicylate · ╌ Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,504 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,555 | 3 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,865 | £3 |
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