Benzydamine hydrochloride Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
122
Total Quantity
25.6K
NHS Cost
£520
vs National Avg
+57.7%

WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 122 items of Benzydamine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £520 to the NHS. This is 57.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Benzydamine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9

Prescribing Details

Total Items122
Total Quantity25,635
Total NHS Cost£520
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+57.7%

Benzydamine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice122 items
National average per practice77 items
Difference+57.7% 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.