Carmellose sodium vs Polyvinyl alcohol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 31,670.0× as often as Polyvinyl alcohol in March 2026 — 31,670 items versus 1 in England.
31,670items
Carmellose sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Polyvinyl alcohol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Carmellose sodium | Polyvinyl alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 31,670 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 386,963 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £343,769 | £2 |
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