Alkyl sulfate vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzalkonium chloride was dispensed 20.1× as often as Alkyl sulfate in April 2026 — 4,687 items versus 233 in England.
233items
Alkyl sulfate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,687items
Benzalkonium chloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Alkyl sulfate | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 233 | 4,687 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,077 | 56,499 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £684 | £32,142 |
See the full profile for Alkyl sulfate or Benzalkonium chloride.