Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 178.4× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 47,640 items versus 267 in England.
47,640items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
267items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 47,640 | 267 |
| Items, last 12 months | 608,906 | 3,413 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £170,457 | £675 |
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