Tetracaine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lidocaine was dispensed 1,777.0× as often as Tetracaine hydrochloride in June 2025 — 1,777 items versus 1 in England.
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Tetracaine hydrochloride · June 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,777items
Lidocaine · June 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tetracaine hydrochloride versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tetracaine hydrochloride · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2025
| Measure | Tetracaine hydrochloride | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2025 | 1 | 1,777 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2 | 22,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2025 | £1 | £8,691 |
See the full profile for Tetracaine hydrochloride or Lidocaine.