Benzalkonium chloride Prescribing at FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

118

Total Quantity

43.6K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+780.8%

FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 118 items of Benzalkonium chloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,095 to the NHS. This is 780.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Benzalkonium chloride is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	118
Total Quantity	43,550
Total NHS Cost	£1,095
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+780.8%

Benzalkonium chloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	118 items
National average per practice	13 items
Difference	+780.8% vs national average

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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.