Phenazone/lidocaine vs Betamethasone sodium phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 4.4× as often as Betamethasone sodium phosphate in May 2026 — 14,454 items versus 3,283 in England.
14,454items
Phenazone/lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,283items
Betamethasone sodium phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenazone/lidocaine versus Betamethasone sodium phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenazone/lidocaine · ╌ Betamethasone sodium phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Betamethasone sodium phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,454 | 3,283 |
| Items, last 12 months | 168,166 | 40,202 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £129,438 | £8,458 |
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