Tetracaine vs Prilocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tetracaine was dispensed 171.1× as often as Prilocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,711 items versus 10 in England.
1,711items
Tetracaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10items
Prilocaine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Prilocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,711 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,938 | 294 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,192 | £5 |
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