Alkyl sulfate vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzalkonium chloride was dispensed 21.0× as often as Alkyl sulfate in March 2026 — 4,808 items versus 229 in England.
229items
Alkyl sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,808items
Benzalkonium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alkyl sulfate versus Benzalkonium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alkyl sulfate · ╌ Benzalkonium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alkyl sulfate | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 229 | 4,808 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,923 | 56,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £660 | £32,927 |
See the full profile for Alkyl sulfate or Benzalkonium chloride.