Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Pilocarpine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pilocarpine hydrochloride was dispensed 28.0× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 2,379 items versus 85 in England.
85items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,379items
Pilocarpine hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Pilocarpine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 85 | 2,379 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,010 | 26,363 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £548 | £105,118 |
See the full profile for Lidocaine hydrochloride or Pilocarpine hydrochloride.