Tetracaine hydrochloride vs Proxymetacaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Proxymetacaine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.3× as often as Tetracaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 12 items versus 9 in England.
9items
Tetracaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12items
Proxymetacaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tetracaine hydrochloride versus Proxymetacaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tetracaine hydrochloride · ╌ Proxymetacaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tetracaine hydrochloride | Proxymetacaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 9 | 12 |
| Items, last 12 months | 101 | 141 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £123 | £250 |
See the full profile for Tetracaine hydrochloride or Proxymetacaine hydrochloride.