Mepivacaine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 27.4× as often as Mepivacaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 7,430 items versus 271 in England.
271items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,430items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mepivacaine hydrochloride versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mepivacaine hydrochloride · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mepivacaine hydrochloride | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 271 | 7,430 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,080 | 81,342 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £249 | £148,673 |
See the full profile for Mepivacaine hydrochloride or Lidocaine.