Sodium benzoate vs Trientine dihydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium benzoate was dispensed 5.0× as often as Trientine dihydrochloride in March 2026 — 30 items versus 6 in England.
30items
Sodium benzoate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Trientine dihydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium benzoate versus Trientine dihydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium benzoate · ╌ Trientine dihydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium benzoate | Trientine dihydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 30 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 280 | 37 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,484 | £30,598 |
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