Mepivacaine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 487.5× as often as Mepivacaine hydrochloride in April 2026 — 101,396 items versus 208 in England.
208items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
101,396items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mepivacaine hydrochloride versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mepivacaine hydrochloride · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Mepivacaine hydrochloride | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 208 | 101,396 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,043 | 1,274,095 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £391 | £1,537,054 |
See the full profile for Mepivacaine hydrochloride or Lidocaine hydrochloride.