Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Glyceryl trinitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Glyceryl trinitrate was dispensed 6.4× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 7,646 items versus 1,201 in England.
1,201items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,646items
Glyceryl trinitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine hydrochloride versus Glyceryl trinitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine hydrochloride · ╌ Glyceryl trinitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Glyceryl trinitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,201 | 7,646 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,764 | 97,174 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,949 | £314,062 |
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