Carmellose sodium vs Paraffin soft yellow
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 102.9× as often as Paraffin soft yellow in May 2026 — 30,147 items versus 293 in England.
30,147items
Carmellose sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
293items
Paraffin soft yellow · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Carmellose sodium | Paraffin soft yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30,147 | 293 |
| Items, last 12 months | 383,343 | 4,126 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £326,690 | £46,825 |
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