Alcohol vs Isopropyl alcohol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 75.0× as often as Isopropyl alcohol in March 2026 — 75 items versus 1 in England.
75items
Alcohol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Isopropyl alcohol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Isopropyl alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 75 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 707 | 25 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £271 | £4 |
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