Lidocaine vs Ropivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 3,114.0× as often as Ropivacaine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 6,228 items versus 2 in England.
6,228items
Lidocaine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Ropivacaine hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine | Ropivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 6,228 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,637 | 59 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £99,844 | £35 |
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