Carmellose sodium vs Ketorolac trometamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 7.8× as often as Ketorolac trometamol in March 2026 — 31,670 items versus 4,072 in England.
31,670items
Carmellose sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,072items
Ketorolac trometamol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carmellose sodium versus Ketorolac trometamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carmellose sodium · ╌ Ketorolac trometamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Carmellose sodium | Ketorolac trometamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 31,670 | 4,072 |
| Items, last 12 months | 386,963 | 50,940 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £343,769 | £22,084 |
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