Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydrocortisone was dispensed 33.1× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 39,779 items versus 1,201 in England.
1,201items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,779items
Hydrocortisone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,201 | 39,779 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,764 | 514,496 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,949 | £274,470 |
See the full profile for Lidocaine hydrochloride or Hydrocortisone.