Mepivacaine hydrochloride vs Bupivacaine hydrochloride
Bupivacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 9.9× as often as Mepivacaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 2,689 items versus 271 in England.
271items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,689items
Bupivacaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mepivacaine hydrochloride versus Bupivacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mepivacaine hydrochloride · ╌ Bupivacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mepivacaine hydrochloride | Bupivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 271 | 2,689 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,080 | 30,330 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £249 | £12,659 |
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