Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Benzocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 370.0× as often as Benzocaine in March 2026 — 56,982 items versus 154 in England.
56,982items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
154items
Benzocaine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Benzocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 56,982 | 154 |
| Items, last 12 months | 606,134 | 1,736 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £189,942 | £864 |
See the full profile for Benzydamine hydrochloride or Benzocaine.