Other otitis external preparations vs Phenazone/lidocaine
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 1,490.6× as often as Other otitis external preparations in March 2026 — 17,887 items versus 12 in England.
12items
Other otitis external preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,887items
Phenazone/lidocaine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Other otitis external preparations | Phenazone/lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12 | 17,887 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144 | 162,839 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,476 | £160,078 |
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