Tetracaine vs Prilocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tetracaine was dispensed 72.3× as often as Prilocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,879 items versus 26 in England.
1,879items
Tetracaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26items
Prilocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tetracaine versus Prilocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tetracaine · ╌ Prilocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Prilocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,879 | 26 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,769 | 285 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,546 | £13 |
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