Tetracaine vs Mepivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tetracaine was dispensed 6.7× as often as Mepivacaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,711 items versus 256 in England.
1,711items
Tetracaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
256items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tetracaine versus Mepivacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tetracaine · ╌ Mepivacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Mepivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,711 | 256 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,938 | 3,086 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,192 | £353 |
See the full profile for Tetracaine or Mepivacaine hydrochloride.