Menthol vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Menthol was dispensed 9,181.5× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in April 2026 — 18,363 items versus 2 in England.
18,363items
Menthol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Menthol versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Menthol · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 18,363 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 211,241 | 41 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £293,083 | £12 |
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