Tetracaine vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 59.8× as often as Tetracaine in March 2026 — 112,275 items versus 1,879 in England.
1,879items
Tetracaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
112,275items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,879 | 112,275 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,769 | 1,276,449 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,546 | £1,585,673 |
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