Other shampoo and scalp preparations vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzalkonium chloride was dispensed 4,687.0× as often as Other shampoo and scalp preparations in March 2026 — 4,687 items versus 1 in England.
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Other shampoo and scalp preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,687items
Benzalkonium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other shampoo and scalp preparations versus Benzalkonium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other shampoo and scalp preparations · ╌ Benzalkonium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other shampoo and scalp preparations | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 4,687 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 56,499 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £270 | £32,142 |
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