Alcohol vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 2.9× as often as Ster larvae in May 2026 — 66 items versus 23 in England.
66items
Alcohol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23items
Ster larvae · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 66 | 23 |
| Items, last 12 months | 737 | 284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £243 | £9,387 |
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