Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 37.9× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 45,475 items versus 1,201 in England.
1,201items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,475items
Prednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine hydrochloride versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine hydrochloride · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,201 | 45,475 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,764 | 564,483 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,949 | £127,554 |
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