Ketoprofen vs Benzydamine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 12,141.0× as often as Benzydamine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 12,141 items versus 1 in England.
12,141items
Ketoprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Benzydamine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Benzydamine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Benzydamine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,141 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,785 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £86,207 | £7 |
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