Alcohol vs Alkyl sulphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 28.7× as often as Alcohol in March 2026 — 2,154 items versus 75 in England.
75items
Alcohol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,154items
Alkyl sulphate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Alkyl sulphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 75 | 2,154 |
| Items, last 12 months | 707 | 24,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £271 | £20,671 |
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