Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 48,576.0× as often as Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium in April 2026 — 48,576 items versus 1 in England.
48,576items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 48,576 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 607,707 | 3 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £190,272 | £3 |
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