Carmellose sodium vs Polyvinyl alcohol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 31,828.0× as often as Polyvinyl alcohol in June 2026 — 31,828 items versus 1 in England.
31,828items
Carmellose sodium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Polyvinyl alcohol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carmellose sodium versus Polyvinyl alcohol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carmellose sodium · ╌ Polyvinyl alcohol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Carmellose sodium | Polyvinyl alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 31,828 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 381,304 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £346,457 | £2 |
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