Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 49,152.0× as often as Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium in June 2026 — 49,152 items versus 1 in England.
49,152items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 49,152 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 612,893 | 3 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £172,452 | £3 |
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