Lidocaine vs Prilocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 285.8× as often as Prilocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 7,430 items versus 26 in England.
7,430items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26items
Prilocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine versus Prilocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine · ╌ Prilocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine | Prilocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,430 | 26 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,342 | 285 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £148,673 | £13 |
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