Benzydamine hydrochloride
Benzydamine hydrochloride was ranked 257th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 47,640 items, up 2.6% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Benzydamine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Drugs acting on the oropharynx
- Presentations 6 shown
- Average cost / item £3.58
- Year on year Up 2.6% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Benzydamine hydrochloride this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzydamine 0.15% oromucosal spray sugar free | 1203010E0AAABAB | 24,533 | £49,581 |
| Benzydamine 0.15% mouthwash sugar free | 1203010E0AAAAAA | 13,343 | £53,722 |
| Difflam 0.15% spray | 1203010E0BBABAB | 5,485 | £30,786 |
| Difflam Oral Rinse 0.15% solution | 1203010E0BBAAAA | 3,787 | £33,261 |
| Difflam 0.15% Sore Throat Rinse | 1203010E0BBACAA | 285 | £1,967 |
| Benzydamine 0.30% oromucosal spray sugar free | 1203010E0AAACAC | 207 | £1,141 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Benzydamine hydrochloride is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Benzydamine hydrochloride volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
- Modality Partnership (awc) 1,021
- Holderness Health 433
- Westbury Group Practice 325
- Drayton Medical Practice 303
- The Roxton Practice 263
- Peacock Surgery 237
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
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