Urea vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 17.8× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in April 2026 — 41,416 items versus 2,328 in England.
41,416items
Urea · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,328items
Benzalkonium chloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Urea | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 41,416 | 2,328 |
| Items, last 12 months | 471,483 | 22,080 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £689,048 | £19,849 |
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