Tetracaine vs Mepivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tetracaine was dispensed 8.2× as often as Mepivacaine hydrochloride in April 2026 — 1,714 items versus 208 in England.
1,714items
Tetracaine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
208items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Mepivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,714 | 208 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,913 | 3,043 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £8,418 | £391 |
See the full profile for Tetracaine or Mepivacaine hydrochloride.