Mepyramine maleate vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 20.0× as often as Mepyramine maleate in May 2026 — 1,776 items versus 89 in England.
89items
Mepyramine maleate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,776items
Lidocaine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Mepyramine maleate | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 89 | 1,776 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,047 | 22,041 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £461 | £8,888 |
See the full profile for Mepyramine maleate or Lidocaine.