Lidocaine vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 888.5× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,777 items versus 2 in England.
1,777items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,777 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,113 | 41 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,691 | £12 |
See the full profile for Lidocaine or Lidocaine hydrochloride.