Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate vs Phenazone/lidocaine
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 2.5× as often as Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate in March 2026 — 17,887 items versus 7,079 in England.
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Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,887items
Phenazone/lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate versus Phenazone/lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · ╌ Phenazone/lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate | Phenazone/lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,079 | 17,887 |
| Items, last 12 months | 63,073 | 162,839 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £55,523 | £160,078 |
See the full profile for Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate or Phenazone/lidocaine.