Ketoconazole vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoconazole was dispensed 14.1× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in March 2026 — 67,686 items versus 4,808 in England.
67,686items
Ketoconazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,808items
Benzalkonium chloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ketoconazole | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 67,686 | 4,808 |
| Items, last 12 months | 758,761 | 56,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,024,101 | £32,927 |
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