Mepivacaine hydrochloride vs Prilocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepivacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 10.4× as often as Prilocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 271 items versus 26 in England.
271items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26items
Prilocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mepivacaine hydrochloride versus Prilocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mepivacaine hydrochloride · ╌ Prilocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mepivacaine hydrochloride | Prilocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 271 | 26 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,080 | 285 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £249 | £13 |
See the full profile for Mepivacaine hydrochloride or Prilocaine hydrochloride.