Alcohol vs Alkyl sulphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 29.6× as often as Alcohol in April 2026 — 2,128 items versus 72 in England.
72items
Alcohol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,128items
Alkyl sulphate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Alkyl sulphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 72 | 2,128 |
| Items, last 12 months | 727 | 24,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £278 | £20,645 |
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