Benzocaine vs Choline salicylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 7.8× as often as Benzocaine in May 2026 — 1,535 items versus 196 in England.
196items
Benzocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,535items
Choline salicylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzocaine versus Choline salicylate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzocaine · ╌ Choline salicylate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Benzocaine | Choline salicylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 196 | 1,535 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,379 | 18,518 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,229 | £6,991 |
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