Lidocaine hydrochloride Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Local anaesthesia | Anaesthesia
Items (12m)
384
Total Quantity
7,773
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+122.6%
GP DIRECT prescribed 384 items of Lidocaine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,031 to the NHS. This is 122.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lidocaine hydrochloride is classified under Local anaesthesia in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 384 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,773 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,031 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.6% |
Lidocaine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 384 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 173 items |
| Difference | +122.6% vs national average |
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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.