Phenazone/lidocaine vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 6.1× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in March 2026 — 17,887 items versus 2,914 in England.
17,887items
Phenazone/lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,914items
Hydrocortisone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenazone/lidocaine versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenazone/lidocaine · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,887 | 2,914 |
| Items, last 12 months | 162,839 | 34,079 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,078 | £102,896 |
See the full profile for Phenazone/lidocaine or Hydrocortisone acetate.