Benzocaine vs Benzydamine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 243.1× as often as Benzocaine in May 2026 — 47,640 items versus 196 in England.
196items
Benzocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
47,640items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzocaine versus Benzydamine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzocaine · ╌ Benzydamine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Benzocaine | Benzydamine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 196 | 47,640 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,379 | 608,906 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,229 | £170,457 |
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