Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 319,724.0× as often as Benzydamine hydrochloride in December 2025 — 319,724 items versus 1 in England.
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Benzydamine hydrochloride · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
319,724items
Ibuprofen · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Ibuprofen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 319,724 |
| Items, last 12 months | 29 | 3,894,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £7 | £1,385,245 |
See the full profile for Benzydamine hydrochloride or Ibuprofen.