Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Choline salicylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 31.0× as often as Choline salicylate in June 2026 — 49,152 items versus 1,583 in England.
49,152items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,583items
Choline salicylate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Choline salicylate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Choline salicylate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Choline salicylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 49,152 | 1,583 |
| Items, last 12 months | 612,893 | 18,546 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £172,452 | £7,163 |
See the full profile for Benzydamine hydrochloride or Choline salicylate.