Alcohol vs Iodine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 72.0× as often as Iodine in April 2026 — 72 items versus 1 in England.
72items
Alcohol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Iodine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Iodine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Iodine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Iodine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 72 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 727 | 18 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £278 | £0 |