Alcohol vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 5.0× as often as Ster larvae in March 2026 — 75 items versus 15 in England.
75items
Alcohol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ster larvae · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 75 | 15 |
| Items, last 12 months | 707 | 301 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £271 | £5,214 |
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