Alkyl sulphate vs Iodine compounds
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 17.7× as often as Iodine compounds in March 2026 — 2,154 items versus 122 in England.
2,154items
Alkyl sulphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Iodine compounds · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alkyl sulphate versus Iodine compounds: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alkyl sulphate · ╌ Iodine compounds
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alkyl sulphate | Iodine compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,154 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,077 | 1,544 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £20,671 | £2,125 |
See the full profile for Alkyl sulphate or Iodine compounds.