Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Pilocarpine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pilocarpine hydrochloride was dispensed 8.2× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 2,193 items versus 267 in England.
267items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,193items
Pilocarpine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Pilocarpine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 267 | 2,193 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,413 | 26,076 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £675 | £97,068 |
See the full profile for Lidocaine hydrochloride or Pilocarpine hydrochloride.