Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 2.6× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in May 2026 — 47,640 items versus 18,462 in England.
47,640items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 47,640 | 18,462 |
| Items, last 12 months | 608,906 | 236,015 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £170,457 | £80,227 |
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