Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 39.3× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 49,886 items versus 1,270 in England.
1,270items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
49,886items
Prednisolone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,270 | 49,886 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,671 | 560,740 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,380 | £139,515 |
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