Benzalkonium chloride
Benzalkonium chloride was ranked 741st of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 2,424 items, up 31.7% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Benzalkonium chloride: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Emollient and barrier preparations
- Presentations 1 shown
- Average cost / item £8.48
- Year on year Up 31.7% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Benzalkonium chloride this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drapolene cream | 1302020B0BBAAAB | 2,424 | £20,546 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Benzalkonium chloride is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Benzalkonium chloride volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
- Bosvena Health 424
- Tamar Valley Health 391
- Launceston Medical Centre 340
- Lostwithiel Surgery 215
- Fowey River Practice 170
- The Roxton Practice 169
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Benzalkonium chloride with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.