Cocaine vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 6,215.0× as often as Cocaine in April 2024 — 6,215 items versus 1 in England.
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Cocaine · April 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Lidocaine · April 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cocaine versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cocaine · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2024
| Measure | Cocaine | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2024 | 1 | 6,215 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20 | 81,787 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2024 | £121 | £103,173 |