Sodium benzoate vs Trientine dihydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium benzoate was dispensed 10.0× as often as Trientine dihydrochloride in May 2026 — 20 items versus 2 in England.
20items
Sodium benzoate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Trientine dihydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Sodium benzoate | Trientine dihydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 20 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 272 | 35 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,698 | £9,072 |
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