Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone vs Phenazone/lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 12.0× as often as Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone in March 2026 — 17,887 items versus 1,490 in England.
1,490items
Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,887items
Phenazone/lidocaine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone | Phenazone/lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,490 | 17,887 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,694 | 162,839 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,109 | £160,078 |
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