Phenazone/lidocaine vs Flumetasone pivalate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 13.5× as often as Flumetasone pivalate in May 2026 — 14,454 items versus 1,074 in England.
14,454items
Phenazone/lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,074items
Flumetasone pivalate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenazone/lidocaine versus Flumetasone pivalate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenazone/lidocaine · ╌ Flumetasone pivalate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Flumetasone pivalate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,454 | 1,074 |
| Items, last 12 months | 168,166 | 18,891 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £129,438 | £12,769 |
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