Alkyl sulphate vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 2,154.0× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in March 2026 — 2,154 items versus 1 in England.
2,154items
Alkyl sulphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Benzalkonium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alkyl sulphate versus Benzalkonium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alkyl sulphate · ╌ Benzalkonium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alkyl sulphate | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,154 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,077 | 15 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £20,671 | £9 |
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