Tetracaine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tetracaine hydrochloride was dispensed 7.0× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 14 items versus 2 in England.
14items
Tetracaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tetracaine hydrochloride versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tetracaine hydrochloride · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine hydrochloride | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 14 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 110 | 33 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £195 | £4 |
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