Phenazone/lidocaine vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 71.0× as often as Chloramphenicol in March 2026 — 17,887 items versus 252 in England.
17,887items
Phenazone/lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
252items
Chloramphenicol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenazone/lidocaine versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenazone/lidocaine · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,887 | 252 |
| Items, last 12 months | 162,839 | 2,343 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,078 | £39,794 |
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