Alcohol vs Iodine compounds
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 1.6× as often as Alcohol in March 2026 — 122 items versus 75 in England.
75items
Alcohol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Iodine compounds · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Iodine compounds: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Iodine compounds
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Iodine compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 75 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 707 | 1,544 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £271 | £2,125 |
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