Carmellose sodium vs Povidone iodine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 6,029.4× as often as Povidone iodine in May 2026 — 30,147 items versus 5 in England.
30,147items
Carmellose sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Povidone iodine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carmellose sodium versus Povidone iodine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carmellose sodium · ╌ Povidone iodine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Carmellose sodium | Povidone iodine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30,147 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 383,343 | 87 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £326,690 | £149 |
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