Mepivacaine hydrochloride vs Ropivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepivacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 256.0× as often as Ropivacaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 256 items versus 1 in England.
256items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ropivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mepivacaine hydrochloride versus Ropivacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mepivacaine hydrochloride · ╌ Ropivacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mepivacaine hydrochloride | Ropivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 256 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,086 | 57 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £353 | £16 |
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