Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 6.5× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 13 items versus 2 in England.
13items
Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 13 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 145 | 33 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £268 | £4 |
See the full profile for Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride or Lidocaine hydrochloride.