Minoxidil vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzalkonium chloride was dispensed 11.1× as often as Minoxidil in May 2026 — 4,641 items versus 418 in England.
418items
Minoxidil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,641items
Benzalkonium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Minoxidil versus Benzalkonium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Minoxidil · ╌ Benzalkonium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 418 | 4,641 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,530 | 56,404 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,789 | £31,735 |
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