Mepivacaine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 24.3× as often as Mepivacaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 6,215 items versus 256 in England.
256items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,215items
Lidocaine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Mepivacaine hydrochloride | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 256 | 6,215 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,086 | 81,787 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353 | £103,173 |
See the full profile for Mepivacaine hydrochloride or Lidocaine.