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NHIA medicines benefit list

Is Lidocaine covered by NHIS?

Yes. Lidocaine is on the NHIA medicines benefit list in 8 listed forms, so it can be prescribed and reimbursed under NHIA health insurance plans.
On the NHIA list8 forms listed

Listed forms & strengths

8
NHIS codeDosage formStrengthsPresentation
NHIS-01-04-01Injection (HCL)1%, /2% + Adrenaline 1:200000Vial50mls
NHIS-01-04-03-10%-
NHIS-01-04-04Topical spray2-4%Spray
NHIS-01-04-05Jelly2-5%Tube
NHIS-01-04-06Cream, Ointment2% + epinephrine (adrenaline) 1:80,000Tube
NHIS-01-04-07Dental cartridge0.25%, 0.5%, in 10ml amp (with or withoutTube
NHIS-13-01-02Injections2% + epinephrine 1 in 80,000 in dentalCartridge
NHIS-13-01-03Spray-Tin
What this means for you

Covered in principle, confirmed by your HMO

Being on the benefit list means NHIA plans can pay for Lidocaine. Whether yours does, and at which facility, depends on your plan and your HMO. Check the accredited HMO register or ask your provider, and see official NHIA procedure tariffs for what treatments are reimbursed at. This page is a register record, not medical advice.

Source: NHIA medicines benefit list · fetched Aug 2026.