Lidocaine vs Bupivacaine hydrochloride and fentanyl citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 6,215.0× as often as Bupivacaine hydrochloride and fentanyl citrate in May 2026 — 6,215 items versus 1 in England.
6,215items
Lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Bupivacaine hydrochloride and fentanyl citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine versus Bupivacaine hydrochloride and fentanyl citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine · ╌ Bupivacaine hydrochloride and fentanyl citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine | Bupivacaine hydrochloride and fentanyl citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,215 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,787 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £103,173 | £2 |
See the full profile for Lidocaine or Bupivacaine hydrochloride and fentanyl citrate.