Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Proxymetacaine hydrochloride
Proxymetacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 6.5× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 13 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13items
Proxymetacaine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Proxymetacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2 | 13 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33 | 147 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4 | £272 |
See the full profile for Lidocaine hydrochloride or Proxymetacaine hydrochloride.