Carmellose sodium vs Carbomer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 171.2× as often as Carbomer in March 2026 — 31,670 items versus 185 in England.
31,670items
Carmellose sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
185items
Carbomer · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carmellose sodium versus Carbomer: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carmellose sodium · ╌ Carbomer
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Carmellose sodium | Carbomer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 31,670 | 185 |
| Items, last 12 months | 386,963 | 2,533 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £343,769 | £1,792 |
See the full profile for Carmellose sodium or Carbomer.