Tetracaine vs Mepivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tetracaine was dispensed 6.9× as often as Mepivacaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,879 items versus 271 in England.
1,879items
Tetracaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
271items
Mepivacaine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Mepivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,879 | 271 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,769 | 3,080 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,546 | £249 |
See the full profile for Tetracaine or Mepivacaine hydrochloride.