Phenazone/lidocaine vs Flumetasone pivalate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 10.4× as often as Flumetasone pivalate in March 2026 — 17,887 items versus 1,712 in England.
17,887items
Phenazone/lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,712items
Flumetasone pivalate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Flumetasone pivalate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,887 | 1,712 |
| Items, last 12 months | 162,839 | 18,550 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,078 | £20,684 |
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