Tetracaine vs Bupivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bupivacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.7× as often as Tetracaine in May 2026 — 2,961 items versus 1,711 in England.
1,711items
Tetracaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,961items
Bupivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tetracaine versus Bupivacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tetracaine · ╌ Bupivacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Bupivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,711 | 2,961 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,938 | 30,705 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,192 | £14,916 |
See the full profile for Tetracaine or Bupivacaine hydrochloride.