Tetracaine vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 4.0× as often as Tetracaine in March 2026 — 7,430 items versus 1,879 in England.
1,879items
Tetracaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,430items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tetracaine versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tetracaine · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,879 | 7,430 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,769 | 81,342 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,546 | £148,673 |
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