Lidocaine hydrochloride Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Local anaesthesia | Anaesthesia
Items (12m)
491
Total Quantity
8,986
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+184.6%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 491 items of Lidocaine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,386 to the NHS. This is 184.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lidocaine hydrochloride is classified under Local anaesthesia in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,986 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,386 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +184.6% |
Lidocaine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 173 items |
| Difference | +184.6% 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.