Menthol vs Benzocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Menthol was dispensed 18,392.0× as often as Benzocaine in May 2026 — 18,392 items versus 1 in England.
18,392items
Menthol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Benzocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Menthol versus Benzocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Menthol · ╌ Benzocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Benzocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,392 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 212,173 | 44 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £292,252 | £3 |
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