Alcohol vs Soft soap
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 66.0× as often as Soft soap in May 2026 — 66 items versus 1 in England.
66items
Alcohol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Soft soap · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Soft soap: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Soft soap
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Soft soap |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 66 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 737 | 9 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £243 | £4 |