Alcohol vs Sodium hypochlorite
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 22.0× as often as Sodium hypochlorite in May 2026 — 66 items versus 3 in England.
66items
Alcohol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Sodium hypochlorite · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Sodium hypochlorite: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Sodium hypochlorite
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Sodium hypochlorite |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 66 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 737 | 50 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £243 | £7 |
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