Benzoic acid
Skin
Anti-infective skin preparations
BNF 1310020D0
Data updated May 2026
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Benzoic acid was ranked 1578th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 1 items.
1items
Dispensed in May 2026
7items
Rolling 12 months
£2
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Benzoic acid: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Anti-infective skin preparations
- Presentations 1 shown
- Average cost / item £1.70
What this is
Net ingredient cost is the list price before discounts and dispensing fees, not what the NHS finally pays.
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Benzoic acid this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoic acid compound ointment | 1310020D0AAAAAA | 1 | £2 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Benzoic acid is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Benzoic acid volumes.
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Benzoic acid with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.