Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 331,436.0× as often as Benzydamine hydrochloride in December 2025 — 331,436 items versus 1 in England.
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Benzydamine hydrochloride · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
331,436items
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 | 331,436 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24 | 3,893,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £7 | £1,427,391 |
See the full profile for Benzydamine hydrochloride or Ibuprofen.