Lidocaine hydrochloride Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Local anaesthesia | Anaesthesia
Items (12m)
236
Total Quantity
7,736
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+36.8%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 236 items of Lidocaine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,959 to the NHS. This is 36.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lidocaine hydrochloride is classified under Local anaesthesia in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,959 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.8% |
Lidocaine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 173 items |
| Difference | +36.8% 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.