Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Proxymetacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Proxymetacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 3.0× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 12 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12items
Proxymetacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine hydrochloride versus Proxymetacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine hydrochloride · ╌ Proxymetacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Proxymetacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 12 |
| Items, last 12 months | 38 | 141 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3 | £250 |
See the full profile for Lidocaine hydrochloride or Proxymetacaine hydrochloride.