Tetracaine vs Bupivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Bupivacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.4× as often as Tetracaine in March 2026 — 2,689 items versus 1,879 in England.
1,879items
Tetracaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,689items
Bupivacaine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Bupivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,879 | 2,689 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,769 | 30,330 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,546 | £12,659 |
See the full profile for Tetracaine or Bupivacaine hydrochloride.