Lidocaine vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 16.3× as often as Lidocaine in April 2026 — 101,396 items versus 6,210 in England.
6,210items
Lidocaine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
101,396items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 6,210 | 101,396 |
| Items, last 12 months | 82,050 | 1,274,095 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £115,150 | £1,537,054 |
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