Benzydamine hydrochloride Prescribing at EXTENDED ACCESS

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
521
Total Quantity
24.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+573.6%

EXTENDED ACCESS prescribed 521 items of Benzydamine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,185 to the NHS. This is 573.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Benzydamine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
42

Prescribing Details

Total Items521
Total Quantity24,570
Total NHS Cost£1,185
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+573.6%

Benzydamine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice521 items
National average per practice77 items
Difference+573.6% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.