Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Other treatment of dry mouth preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 136.1× as often as Other treatment of dry mouth preparations in May 2026 — 47,640 items versus 350 in England.
47,640items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
350items
Other treatment of dry mouth preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Other treatment of dry mouth preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Other treatment of dry mouth preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Other treatment of dry mouth preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 47,640 | 350 |
| Items, last 12 months | 608,906 | 7,918 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £170,457 | £986 |
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