Charcoal vs Naloxone hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Charcoal was dispensed 2.2× as often as Naloxone hydrochloride in March 2026 — 58 items versus 26 in England.
58items
Charcoal · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26items
Naloxone hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Charcoal | Naloxone hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 58 | 26 |
| Items, last 12 months | 854 | 232 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £232 | £625 |
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