Benzocaine

National NHS prescribing (Prescription Cost Analysis) · Drugs acting on the oropharynx

Data updated March 2026

Benzocaine was ranked 1145th of 1,794 medicines by items in March 2026, with 193 items, up 9.0% on a year earlier.

193items

Dispensed in March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

£1,265

Net ingredient cost · March 2026

NHSBSA PCA

2,398items

Dispensed in the last 12 months

NHSBSA PCA

Figure 1. Benzocaine: national items dispensed by month

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

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Top presentations, March 2026

The individual products dispensed under Benzocaine, by items this month.

Presentations of Benzocaine, March 2026
Presentation	Items	Net ingredient cost
Orajel Extra Strength 20% dental gel	85	£900
Orajel 10% mouth gel	58	£200
Benzocaine 10% dental gel sugar free	35	£110
Orajel 10% dental gel	15	£55

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