Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Choline salicylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 31.0× as often as Choline salicylate in May 2026 — 47,640 items versus 1,535 in England.
47,640items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,535items
Choline salicylate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Choline salicylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 47,640 | 1,535 |
| Items, last 12 months | 608,906 | 18,518 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £170,457 | £6,991 |
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