Benzydamine hydrochloride vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 151.3× as often as Benzydamine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 19,519 items versus 129 in England.
129items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzydamine hydrochloride · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 129 | 19,519 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,340 | 238,360 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £738 | £77,654 |
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