Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Menthol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 18,994.0× as often as Menthol in March 2026 — 56,982 items versus 3 in England.
56,982items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Menthol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Menthol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Menthol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Menthol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 56,982 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 606,134 | 79 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £189,942 | £16 |
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