Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Salicylic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzydamine hydrochloride was dispensed 56,982.0× as often as Salicylic acid in March 2026 — 56,982 items versus 1 in England.
56,982items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Salicylic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Salicylic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Salicylic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Salicylic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 56,982 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 606,134 | 20 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £189,942 | £7 |
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