Other otitis external preparations vs Phenazone/lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 2,007.9× as often as Other otitis external preparations in June 2026 — 16,063 items versus 8 in England.
8items
Other otitis external preparations · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,063items
Phenazone/lidocaine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other otitis external preparations versus Phenazone/lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other otitis external preparations · ╌ Phenazone/lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Other otitis external preparations | Phenazone/lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 8 | 16,063 |
| Items, last 12 months | 137 | 174,410 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,646 | £143,808 |
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