Tetracaine vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 60.6× as often as Tetracaine in June 2026 — 108,651 items versus 1,794 in England.
1,794items
Tetracaine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
108,651items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tetracaine versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tetracaine · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,794 | 108,651 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20,029 | 1,267,354 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £9,958 | £1,584,512 |
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