Benzalkonium chloride vs Iodine compounds
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 122.0× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in August 2025 — 122 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Benzalkonium chloride · August 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Iodine compounds · August 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzalkonium chloride versus Iodine compounds: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzalkonium chloride · ╌ Iodine compounds
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to August 2025
| Measure | Benzalkonium chloride | Iodine compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Items, August 2025 | 1 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 1,544 |
| Net ingredient cost, August 2025 | £9 | £2,125 |
See the full profile for Benzalkonium chloride or Iodine compounds.