Lidocaine vs Levobupivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 1,035.8× as often as Levobupivacaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 6,215 items versus 6 in England.
6,215items
Lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Levobupivacaine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine | Levobupivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,215 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,787 | 140 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £103,173 | £16 |
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