Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 2.9× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in March 2026 — 56,982 items versus 19,519 in England.
56,982items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 56,982 | 19,519 |
| Items, last 12 months | 606,134 | 238,360 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £189,942 | £77,654 |
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