Menthol vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Menthol was dispensed 10.2× as often as Lidocaine in March 2026 — 18,118 items versus 1,777 in England.
18,118items
Menthol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,777items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Menthol versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Menthol · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,118 | 1,777 |
| Items, last 12 months | 209,657 | 22,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £290,083 | £8,691 |