Carbomer 940/980 vs Carmellose sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbomer 940/980 was dispensed 2.5× as often as Carmellose sodium in May 2026 — 76,710 items versus 30,147 in England.
76,710items
Carbomer 940/980 · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,147items
Carmellose sodium · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Carbomer 940/980 | Carmellose sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 76,710 | 30,147 |
| Items, last 12 months | 963,978 | 383,343 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £314,512 | £326,690 |
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