Phenazone/lidocaine vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 3.6× as often as Hydrocortisone in May 2026 — 14,454 items versus 4,026 in England.
14,454items
Phenazone/lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,026items
Hydrocortisone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,454 | 4,026 |
| Items, last 12 months | 168,166 | 32,857 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £129,438 | £31,037 |
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