Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.5× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 6 items versus 4 in England.
6items
Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 132 | 38 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £57 | £3 |
See the full profile for Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride or Lidocaine hydrochloride.