Phenazone/lidocaine vs Docusate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 77.8× as often as Docusate sodium in March 2026 — 17,887 items versus 230 in England.
17,887items
Phenazone/lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
230items
Docusate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenazone/lidocaine versus Docusate sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenazone/lidocaine · ╌ Docusate sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Docusate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,887 | 230 |
| Items, last 12 months | 162,839 | 2,679 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,078 | £506 |
See the full profile for Phenazone/lidocaine or Docusate sodium.