Alcohol vs Iodine compounds
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 1.4× as often as Alcohol in May 2026 — 93 items versus 66 in England.
66items
Alcohol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
93items
Iodine compounds · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Iodine compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 66 | 93 |
| Items, last 12 months | 737 | 1,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £243 | £1,348 |
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