Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Glyceryl trinitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Glyceryl trinitrate was dispensed 6.6× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 8,397 items versus 1,270 in England.
1,270items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,397items
Glyceryl trinitrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Glyceryl trinitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,270 | 8,397 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,671 | 96,665 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,380 | £344,590 |
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