Benzalkonium chloride Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

171

Total Quantity

39.6K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+1176.4%

FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 171 items of Benzalkonium chloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,209 to the NHS. This is 1176.4% 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	171
Total Quantity	39,550
Total NHS Cost	£1,209
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+1176.4%

Benzalkonium chloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	171 items
National average per practice	13 items
Difference	+1176.4% 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.