Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 444.0× as often as Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations in May 2026 — 1,776 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,776items
Lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 1,776 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49 | 22,041 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15 | £8,888 |
See the full profile for Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations or Lidocaine.