Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Pilocarpine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 21.7× as often as Pilocarpine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 47,640 items versus 2,193 in England.
47,640items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,193items
Pilocarpine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Pilocarpine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Pilocarpine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 47,640 | 2,193 |
| Items, last 12 months | 608,906 | 26,076 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £170,457 | £97,068 |
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