Mepivacaine hydrochloride vs Levobupivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepivacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 42.7× as often as Levobupivacaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 256 items versus 6 in England.
256items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Levobupivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mepivacaine hydrochloride versus Levobupivacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mepivacaine hydrochloride · ╌ Levobupivacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mepivacaine hydrochloride | Levobupivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 256 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,086 | 140 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353 | £16 |
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