Phenazone/lidocaine vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 4.0× as often as Hydrocortisone in March 2026 — 17,887 items versus 4,486 in England.
17,887items
Phenazone/lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,486items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenazone/lidocaine versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenazone/lidocaine · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,887 | 4,486 |
| Items, last 12 months | 162,839 | 25,703 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,078 | £34,613 |
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