Benzocaine vs Choline salicylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 7.8× as often as Benzocaine in March 2026 — 1,504 items versus 193 in England.
193items
Benzocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,504items
Choline salicylate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Benzocaine | Choline salicylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 193 | 1,504 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,398 | 18,555 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,265 | £6,865 |
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