Lidocaine vs Levobupivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 437.1× as often as Levobupivacaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 7,430 items versus 17 in England.
7,430items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17items
Levobupivacaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine versus Levobupivacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine · ╌ Levobupivacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine | Levobupivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,430 | 17 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,342 | 157 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £148,673 | £48 |
See the full profile for Lidocaine or Levobupivacaine hydrochloride.