Phenazone/lidocaine vs Oils for the ear
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 4,471.8× as often as Oils for the ear in March 2026 — 17,887 items versus 4 in England.
17,887items
Phenazone/lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Oils for the ear · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenazone/lidocaine versus Oils for the ear: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenazone/lidocaine · ╌ Oils for the ear
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Oils for the ear |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,887 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 162,839 | 179 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £160,078 | £16 |
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