Alkyl sulphate vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 84.5× as often as Ster larvae in May 2026 — 1,943 items versus 23 in England.
1,943items
Alkyl sulphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23items
Ster larvae · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alkyl sulphate versus Ster larvae: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alkyl sulphate · ╌ Ster larvae
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alkyl sulphate | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,943 | 23 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,194 | 284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,141 | £9,387 |
See the full profile for Alkyl sulphate or Ster larvae.