Benzocaine vs Pilocarpine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pilocarpine hydrochloride was dispensed 14.5× as often as Benzocaine in March 2026 — 2,240 items versus 154 in England.
154items
Benzocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,240items
Pilocarpine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Benzocaine | Pilocarpine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 154 | 2,240 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,736 | 25,827 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £864 | £102,592 |
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