Tetracaine vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine hydrochloride was dispensed 59.2× as often as Tetracaine in April 2026 — 101,396 items versus 1,714 in England.
1,714items
Tetracaine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
101,396items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,714 | 101,396 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,913 | 1,274,095 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £8,418 | £1,537,054 |
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