Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone vs Phenazone/lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 11.4× as often as Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone in May 2026 — 14,454 items versus 1,269 in England.
1,269items
Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,454items
Phenazone/lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone versus Phenazone/lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone · ╌ Phenazone/lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone | Phenazone/lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,269 | 14,454 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,400 | 168,166 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,889 | £129,438 |
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