Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 1,701.4× as often as Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) in May 2026 — 47,640 items versus 28 in England.
47,640items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28items
Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate): national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Hydrocortisone (Sodium succinate) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 47,640 | 28 |
| Items, last 12 months | 608,906 | 1,163 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £170,457 | £739 |
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