Mepivacaine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 402.0× as often as Mepivacaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 102,901 items versus 256 in England.
256items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
102,901items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Mepivacaine hydrochloride | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 256 | 102,901 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,086 | 1,268,898 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353 | £1,502,119 |
See the full profile for Mepivacaine hydrochloride or Lidocaine hydrochloride.