Minoxidil vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzalkonium chloride was dispensed 7.3× as often as Minoxidil in March 2026 — 4,808 items versus 655 in England.
655items
Minoxidil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,808items
Benzalkonium chloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Minoxidil | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 655 | 4,808 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,709 | 56,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £24,732 | £32,927 |
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