Urea vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 22.2× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in March 2026 — 41,260 items versus 1,861 in England.
41,260items
Urea · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,861items
Benzalkonium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Urea versus Benzalkonium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Urea · ╌ Benzalkonium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Urea | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 41,260 | 1,861 |
| Items, last 12 months | 468,439 | 21,473 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £680,143 | £15,846 |
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