Lidocaine
Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics | Skin
Items (National)
21.6K
NHS Cost
£87.0K
Practices
4,569
Avg per Practice
5
Overview
Lidocaine is prescribed by 4,569 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 21,620 items were prescribed at a total cost of £87,024 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 423 | 27 | 16 | +234.0% ▲ |
| M | 382 | 24 | 16 | +238.3% ▲ |
| L | 263 | 17 | 16 | +229.8% ▲ |
| DN | 250 | 13 | 19 | +308.5% ▲ |
| HU | 241 | 10 | 24 | +412.8% ▲ |
| S | 234 | 16 | 15 | +210.6% ▲ |
| CV | 233 | 17 | 14 | +191.5% ▲ |
| PO | 221 | 14 | 16 | +236.2% ▲ |
| E | 219 | 14 | 16 | +231.9% ▲ |
| NR | 196 | 10 | 20 | +317.0% ▲ |
| SE | 183 | 10 | 18 | +289.4% ▲ |
| LE | 180 | 12 | 15 | +219.1% ▲ |
| ME | 173 | 9 | 19 | +308.5% ▲ |
| N | 170 | 13 | 13 | +178.7% ▲ |
| HA | 164 | 10 | 16 | +248.9% ▲ |
| BN | 163 | 11 | 15 | +214.9% ▲ |
| TS | 162 | 8 | 20 | +331.9% ▲ |
| LS | 151 | 8 | 19 | +302.1% ▲ |
| WS | 148 | 10 | 15 | +214.9% ▲ |
| FY | 146 | 9 | 16 | +244.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HULL FAMILY PRACTICE | 71 |
| BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE | 52 |
| GP DIRECT | 42 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics
- Paragraph: Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.