Alkyl sulfate vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzalkonium chloride was dispensed 38.4× as often as Alkyl sulfate in June 2026 — 4,762 items versus 124 in England.
124items
Alkyl sulfate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,762items
Benzalkonium chloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Alkyl sulfate | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 124 | 4,762 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,128 | 56,508 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £375 | £32,334 |
See the full profile for Alkyl sulfate or Benzalkonium chloride.