Mepivacaine hydrochloride vs Prilocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepivacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 25.6× as often as Prilocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 256 items versus 10 in England.
256items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10items
Prilocaine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Mepivacaine hydrochloride | Prilocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 256 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,028 | 307 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353 | £5 |
See the full profile for Mepivacaine hydrochloride or Prilocaine hydrochloride.