Acetic acid vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetic acid was dispensed 33.6× as often as Chloramphenicol in May 2026 — 6,992 items versus 208 in England.
6,992items
Acetic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
208items
Chloramphenicol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetic acid versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetic acid · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acetic acid | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,992 | 208 |
| Items, last 12 months | 83,627 | 2,409 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £37,422 | £32,720 |
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