Alcohol vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 37.0× as often as Sodium chloride in June 2026 — 74 items versus 2 in England.
74items
Alcohol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Sodium chloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 74 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 772 | 28 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £219 | £22 |
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