Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Cetylpyridinium chloride
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 934.1× as often as Cetylpyridinium chloride in March 2026 — 56,982 items versus 61 in England.
56,982items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
61items
Cetylpyridinium chloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Cetylpyridinium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 56,982 | 61 |
| Items, last 12 months | 606,134 | 703 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £189,942 | £264 |
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