Alcohol vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 4.1× as often as Ster larvae in June 2026 — 74 items versus 18 in England.
74items
Alcohol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18items
Ster larvae · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Ster larvae: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Ster larvae
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 74 | 18 |
| Items, last 12 months | 772 | 265 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £219 | £9,343 |
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