Ketoprofen vs Benzydamine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 11,651.0× as often as Benzydamine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 11,651 items versus 1 in England.
11,651items
Ketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Benzydamine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Benzydamine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,651 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,218 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £115,568 | £7 |
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