Carbomer 940/980 vs Carmellose sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbomer 940/980 was dispensed 2.6× as often as Carmellose sodium in March 2026 — 80,957 items versus 31,670 in England.
80,957items
Carbomer 940/980 · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
31,670items
Carmellose sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carbomer 940/980 versus Carmellose sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carbomer 940/980 · ╌ Carmellose sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Carbomer 940/980 | Carmellose sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 80,957 | 31,670 |
| Items, last 12 months | 973,006 | 386,963 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £331,585 | £343,769 |
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