Phenazone/lidocaine vs Acetic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 2.2× as often as Acetic acid in March 2026 — 17,887 items versus 8,133 in England.
17,887items
Phenazone/lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,133items
Acetic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenazone/lidocaine versus Acetic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenazone/lidocaine · ╌ Acetic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Acetic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,887 | 8,133 |
| Items, last 12 months | 162,839 | 79,449 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,078 | £43,050 |
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