Tetracaine vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 3.6× as often as Tetracaine in May 2026 — 6,215 items versus 1,711 in England.
1,711items
Tetracaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,215items
Lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tetracaine versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tetracaine · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,711 | 6,215 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,938 | 81,787 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,192 | £103,173 |
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