Benzydamine hydrochloride Prescribing at ST HELENS UTC

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
50
Total Quantity
2,280
NHS Cost
£110
vs National Avg
-35.4%

ST HELENS UTC prescribed 50 items of Benzydamine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £110 to the NHS. This is 35.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Benzydamine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items50
Total Quantity2,280
Total NHS Cost£110
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-35.4%

Benzydamine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice50 items
National average per practice77 items
Difference-35.4% 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.