Ciprofloxain/dexameth vs Phenazone/lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxain/dexameth was dispensed 1.8× as often as Phenazone/lidocaine in May 2026 — 25,657 items versus 14,454 in England.
25,657items
Ciprofloxain/dexameth · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,454items
Phenazone/lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxain/dexameth versus Phenazone/lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxain/dexameth · ╌ Phenazone/lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxain/dexameth | Phenazone/lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 25,657 | 14,454 |
| Items, last 12 months | 306,575 | 168,166 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £177,627 | £129,438 |
See the full profile for Ciprofloxain/dexameth or Phenazone/lidocaine.