Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 9.0× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 11,417 items versus 1,270 in England.
1,270items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,417items
Zinc oxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,270 | 11,417 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,671 | 135,707 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,380 | £41,517 |
See the full profile for Lidocaine hydrochloride or Zinc oxide.