Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Diclofenac sod
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 47,640.0× as often as Diclofenac sod in May 2026 — 47,640 items versus 1 in England.
47,640items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Diclofenac sod · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Diclofenac sod: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Diclofenac sod
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Diclofenac sod |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 47,640 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 608,906 | 17 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £170,457 | £13 |
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