Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 8.7× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 10,479 items versus 1,201 in England.
1,201items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,479items
Zinc oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine hydrochloride versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine hydrochloride · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,201 | 10,479 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,764 | 134,498 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,949 | £41,116 |
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