Choline salicylate vs Benzocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 13.2× as often as Benzocaine in May 2026 — 1,535 items versus 116 in England.
1,535items
Choline salicylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
116items
Benzocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Choline salicylate versus Benzocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Choline salicylate · ╌ Benzocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Benzocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,535 | 116 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,518 | 1,705 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,991 | £788 |
See the full profile for Choline salicylate or Benzocaine.