Benzocaine vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 128.4× as often as Benzocaine in April 2026 — 19,254 items versus 150 in England.
150items
Benzocaine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,254items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzocaine versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzocaine · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Benzocaine | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 150 | 19,254 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,737 | 238,000 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £974 | £83,578 |
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