Carmellose sodium vs Paraffin soft yellow
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 92.6× as often as Paraffin soft yellow in March 2026 — 31,670 items versus 342 in England.
31,670items
Carmellose sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
342items
Paraffin soft yellow · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carmellose sodium versus Paraffin soft yellow: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carmellose sodium · ╌ Paraffin soft yellow
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Carmellose sodium | Paraffin soft yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 31,670 | 342 |
| Items, last 12 months | 386,963 | 4,321 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £343,769 | £53,814 |
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