Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 33.4× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 42,454 items versus 1,270 in England.
1,270items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
42,454items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine hydrochloride versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine hydrochloride · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,270 | 42,454 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,671 | 523,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,380 | £276,248 |
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