Diphenhydramine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 161.5× as often as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,777 items versus 11 in England.
11items
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,777items
Lidocaine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 11 | 1,777 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143 | 22,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £59 | £8,691 |
See the full profile for Diphenhydramine hydrochloride or Lidocaine.