Tetracaine vs Ropivacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tetracaine was dispensed 1,711.0× as often as Ropivacaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,711 items versus 1 in England.
1,711items
Tetracaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ropivacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tetracaine versus Ropivacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tetracaine · ╌ Ropivacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine | Ropivacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,711 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,938 | 57 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,192 | £16 |
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