Carbimazole vs Potassium iodide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbimazole was dispensed 65,721.0× as often as Potassium iodide in May 2026 — 65,721 items versus 1 in England.
65,721items
Carbimazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Potassium iodide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carbimazole versus Potassium iodide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carbimazole · ╌ Potassium iodide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Carbimazole | Potassium iodide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 65,721 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 793,021 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £192,376 | £200 |
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