Lidocaine hydrochloride Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Local anaesthesia | Anaesthesia
Items (12m)
146
Total Quantity
2,041
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-15.4%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 146 items of Lidocaine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,594 to the NHS. This is 15.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lidocaine hydrochloride is classified under Local anaesthesia in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 146 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,041 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,594 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.4% |
Lidocaine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 146 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 173 items |
| Difference | -15.4% 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.