Benzocaine vs Pilocarpine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pilocarpine hydrochloride was dispensed 17.0× as often as Benzocaine in June 2026 — 2,379 items versus 140 in England.
140items
Benzocaine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,379items
Pilocarpine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzocaine versus Pilocarpine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzocaine · ╌ Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Benzocaine | Pilocarpine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 140 | 2,379 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,711 | 26,363 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £777 | £105,118 |
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