Lidocaine vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 674.0× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 2,022 items versus 3 in England.
2,022items
Lidocaine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 2,022 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,185 | 46 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £9,994 | £4,045 |
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