Menthol vs Benzocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Menthol was dispensed 9,059.0× as often as Benzocaine in March 2026 — 18,118 items versus 2 in England.
18,118items
Menthol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Benzocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Menthol versus Benzocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Menthol · ╌ Benzocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Benzocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,118 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 209,657 | 49 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £290,083 | £6 |
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