Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Cetylpyridinium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 835.8× as often as Cetylpyridinium chloride in May 2026 — 47,640 items versus 57 in England.
47,640items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57items
Cetylpyridinium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Cetylpyridinium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Cetylpyridinium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Cetylpyridinium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 47,640 | 57 |
| Items, last 12 months | 608,906 | 698 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £170,457 | £244 |
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