Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Prilocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 10,290.1× as often as Prilocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 102,901 items versus 10 in England.
102,901items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10items
Prilocaine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Prilocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 102,901 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,268,898 | 294 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,502,119 | £5 |
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