Lidocaine vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 222.0× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,776 items versus 8 in England.
1,776items
Lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,776 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,041 | 47 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,888 | £1,332 |
See the full profile for Lidocaine or Lidocaine hydrochloride.