Lidocaine vs Ropivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 7,430.0× as often as Ropivacaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 7,430 items versus 1 in England.
7,430items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ropivacaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine versus Ropivacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine · ╌ Ropivacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine | Ropivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,430 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,342 | 56 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £148,673 | £16 |
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