Mepyramine maleate vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 24.0× as often as Mepyramine maleate in March 2026 — 1,777 items versus 74 in England.
74items
Mepyramine maleate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,777items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mepyramine maleate versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mepyramine maleate · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mepyramine maleate | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 74 | 1,777 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,059 | 22,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £367 | £8,691 |
See the full profile for Mepyramine maleate or Lidocaine.