Carmellose sodium vs Hypromellose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 1.1× as often as Hypromellose in May 2026 — 30,147 items versus 26,911 in England.
30,147items
Carmellose sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,911items
Hypromellose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carmellose sodium versus Hypromellose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carmellose sodium · ╌ Hypromellose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Carmellose sodium | Hypromellose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30,147 | 26,911 |
| Items, last 12 months | 383,343 | 371,462 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £326,690 | £157,999 |
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