Charcoal vs Naloxone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Charcoal was dispensed 2.5× as often as Naloxone hydrochloride in May 2026 — 53 items versus 21 in England.
53items
Charcoal · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21items
Naloxone hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Charcoal versus Naloxone hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Charcoal · ╌ Naloxone hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Charcoal | Naloxone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 53 | 21 |
| Items, last 12 months | 782 | 248 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £717 | £1,898 |
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