Diphenhydramine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 104.5× as often as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,776 items versus 17 in England.
17items
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,776items
Lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17 | 1,776 |
| Items, last 12 months | 168 | 22,041 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £112 | £8,888 |
See the full profile for Diphenhydramine hydrochloride or Lidocaine.