Carmellose sodium vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 21.7× as often as Sodium chloride in May 2026 — 30,147 items versus 1,391 in England.
30,147items
Carmellose sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,391items
Sodium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carmellose sodium versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carmellose sodium · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Carmellose sodium | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30,147 | 1,391 |
| Items, last 12 months | 383,343 | 16,629 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £326,690 | £36,923 |
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