Lidocaine vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 16.6× as often as Lidocaine in May 2026 — 102,901 items versus 6,215 in England.
6,215items
Lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
102,901items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,215 | 102,901 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,787 | 1,268,898 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £103,173 | £1,502,119 |
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