Carbomer 940/980 vs Povidone iodine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbomer 940/980 was dispensed 8,095.7× as often as Povidone iodine in March 2026 — 80,957 items versus 10 in England.
80,957items
Carbomer 940/980 · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10items
Povidone iodine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carbomer 940/980 versus Povidone iodine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carbomer 940/980 · ╌ Povidone iodine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Carbomer 940/980 | Povidone iodine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 80,957 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 973,006 | 109 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £331,585 | £347 |
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