Alcohol vs Hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 4.6× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in June 2026 — 74 items versus 16 in England.
74items
Alcohol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16items
Hydrogen peroxide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Hydrogen peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Hydrogen peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 74 | 16 |
| Items, last 12 months | 772 | 349 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £219 | £38 |
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