Phenazone/lidocaine vs Docusate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 65.1× as often as Docusate sodium in May 2026 — 14,454 items versus 222 in England.
14,454items
Phenazone/lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
222items
Docusate sodium · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Docusate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,454 | 222 |
| Items, last 12 months | 168,166 | 2,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £129,438 | £749 |
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