Alcohol vs Isopropyl alcohol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 72.0× as often as Isopropyl alcohol in April 2026 — 72 items versus 1 in England.
72items
Alcohol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Isopropyl alcohol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Isopropyl alcohol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Isopropyl alcohol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Isopropyl alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 72 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 727 | 25 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £278 | £4 |
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