Lidocaine hydrochloride
Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
13.7K
NHS Cost
£70.9K
Practices
2,989
Avg per Practice
5
Overview
Lidocaine hydrochloride is prescribed by 2,989 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 13,713 items were prescribed at a total cost of £70,949 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 487 | 21 | 23 | +404.3% ▲ |
| M | 406 | 21 | 19 | +319.6% ▲ |
| B | 380 | 20 | 19 | +313.0% ▲ |
| S | 207 | 15 | 14 | +200.0% ▲ |
| E | 183 | 12 | 15 | +232.6% ▲ |
| CV | 174 | 7 | 25 | +441.3% ▲ |
| PO | 154 | 9 | 17 | +271.7% ▲ |
| BN | 129 | 6 | 22 | +367.4% ▲ |
| IP | 119 | 6 | 20 | +330.4% ▲ |
| PL | 119 | 6 | 20 | +330.4% ▲ |
| WA | 117 | 6 | 20 | +323.9% ▲ |
| NE | 114 | 7 | 16 | +254.3% ▲ |
| TN | 114 | 6 | 19 | +313.0% ▲ |
| N | 113 | 6 | 19 | +308.7% ▲ |
| LS | 111 | 7 | 16 | +245.7% ▲ |
| NG | 110 | 8 | 14 | +200.0% ▲ |
| NW | 109 | 7 | 16 | +239.1% ▲ |
| SE | 106 | 7 | 15 | +228.3% ▲ |
| PE | 105 | 7 | 15 | +226.1% ▲ |
| DN | 104 | 6 | 17 | +276.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE | 99 |
| CLARENDON LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE | 89 |
| BISHOPSFORD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | 52 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders
- Paragraph: Soothing haemorrhoidal preparations
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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.