Alcohol vs Hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 2.4× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in March 2026 — 75 items versus 31 in England.
75items
Alcohol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Hydrogen peroxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 75 | 31 |
| Items, last 12 months | 707 | 365 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £271 | £78 |
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