Ciprofloxacin vs Phenazone/lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 3.1× as often as Ciprofloxacin in May 2026 — 14,454 items versus 4,638 in England.
4,638items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,454items
Phenazone/lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Phenazone/lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Phenazone/lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Phenazone/lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,638 | 14,454 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62,860 | 168,166 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £33,570 | £129,438 |
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