Mepivacaine hydrochloride vs Bupivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bupivacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 11.6× as often as Mepivacaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 2,961 items versus 256 in England.
256items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,961items
Bupivacaine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Mepivacaine hydrochloride | Bupivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 256 | 2,961 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,086 | 30,705 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353 | £14,916 |
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