Charcoal vs Other homeopathic preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Charcoal was dispensed 1.7× as often as Other homeopathic preparations in March 2026 — 58 items versus 34 in England.
58items
Charcoal · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
34items
Other homeopathic preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Charcoal versus Other homeopathic preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Charcoal · ╌ Other homeopathic preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Charcoal | Other homeopathic preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 58 | 34 |
| Items, last 12 months | 854 | 367 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £232 | £240 |
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