Ketoconazole vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoconazole was dispensed 13.6× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in May 2026 — 63,136 items versus 4,641 in England.
63,136items
Ketoconazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,641items
Benzalkonium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoconazole versus Benzalkonium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoconazole · ╌ Benzalkonium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketoconazole | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 63,136 | 4,641 |
| Items, last 12 months | 766,794 | 56,404 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £586,826 | £31,735 |
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