Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 2.5× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in June 2026 — 49,152 items versus 19,755 in England.
49,152items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,755items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 49,152 | 19,755 |
| Items, last 12 months | 612,893 | 235,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £172,452 | £86,185 |
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