Tetracaine vs Levobupivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tetracaine was dispensed 110.5× as often as Levobupivacaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,879 items versus 17 in England.
1,879items
Tetracaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17items
Levobupivacaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tetracaine versus Levobupivacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tetracaine · ╌ Levobupivacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Levobupivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,879 | 17 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,769 | 157 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,546 | £48 |
See the full profile for Tetracaine or Levobupivacaine hydrochloride.