Other emollient preparations vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 152.2× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in May 2026 — 368,818 items versus 2,424 in England.
368,818items
Other emollient preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,424items
Benzalkonium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other emollient preparations versus Benzalkonium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other emollient preparations · ╌ Benzalkonium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 368,818 | 2,424 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,515,723 | 22,663 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,998,990 | £20,546 |
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