Alcohol vs Alkyl sulphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 29.4× as often as Alcohol in May 2026 — 1,943 items versus 66 in England.
66items
Alcohol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,943items
Alkyl sulphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Alkyl sulphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Alkyl sulphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Alkyl sulphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 66 | 1,943 |
| Items, last 12 months | 737 | 24,194 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £243 | £19,141 |
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