Alcohol vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 18.8× as often as Sodium chloride in March 2026 — 75 items versus 4 in England.
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Alcohol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Sodium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 75 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 707 | 27 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £271 | £113 |
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