Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Prilocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 4,318.3× as often as Prilocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 112,275 items versus 26 in England.
112,275items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26items
Prilocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine hydrochloride versus Prilocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine hydrochloride · ╌ Prilocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Prilocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 112,275 | 26 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,276,449 | 285 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,585,673 | £13 |
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