Ciprofloxain/dexameth vs Phenazone/lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxain/dexameth was dispensed 1.6× as often as Phenazone/lidocaine in March 2026 — 28,589 items versus 17,887 in England.
28,589items
Ciprofloxain/dexameth · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,887items
Phenazone/lidocaine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxain/dexameth | Phenazone/lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 28,589 | 17,887 |
| Items, last 12 months | 288,858 | 162,839 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £197,790 | £160,078 |
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