Phenazone/lidocaine vs Oils for the ear
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenazone/lidocaine was dispensed 1,111.8× as often as Oils for the ear in May 2026 — 14,454 items versus 13 in England.
14,454items
Phenazone/lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13items
Oils for the ear · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Phenazone/lidocaine | Oils for the ear |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,454 | 13 |
| Items, last 12 months | 168,166 | 145 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £129,438 | £40 |
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