Lidocaine vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 15.1× as often as Lidocaine in March 2026 — 112,275 items versus 7,430 in England.
7,430items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
112,275items
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 | 7,430 | 112,275 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,342 | 1,276,449 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £148,673 | £1,585,673 |
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