Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Pilocarpine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pilocarpine hydrochloride was dispensed 7.9× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 2,240 items versus 284 in England.
284items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,240items
Pilocarpine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine hydrochloride versus Pilocarpine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine hydrochloride · ╌ Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Pilocarpine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 284 | 2,240 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,440 | 25,827 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £745 | £102,592 |
See the full profile for Lidocaine hydrochloride or Pilocarpine hydrochloride.