Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Benzocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 323.8× as often as Benzocaine in April 2026 — 48,576 items versus 150 in England.
48,576items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
150items
Benzocaine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Benzocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Benzocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Benzocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 48,576 | 150 |
| Items, last 12 months | 607,707 | 1,727 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £190,272 | £974 |
See the full profile for Benzydamine hydrochloride or Benzocaine.