Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate vs Phenazone/lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 5.7× as often as Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate in May 2026 — 14,454 items versus 2,521 in England.
2,521items
Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,454items
Phenazone/lidocaine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate | Phenazone/lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,521 | 14,454 |
| Items, last 12 months | 63,590 | 168,166 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,673 | £129,438 |
See the full profile for Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate or Phenazone/lidocaine.