Choline salicylate vs Benzocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 9.8× as often as Benzocaine in March 2026 — 1,504 items versus 154 in England.
1,504items
Choline salicylate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
154items
Benzocaine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Benzocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,504 | 154 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,555 | 1,736 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,865 | £864 |
See the full profile for Choline salicylate or Benzocaine.