Charcoal vs Other homeopathic preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Charcoal was dispensed 1.7× as often as Other homeopathic preparations in May 2026 — 53 items versus 31 in England.
53items
Charcoal · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
31items
Other homeopathic preparations · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Charcoal | Other homeopathic preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 53 | 31 |
| Items, last 12 months | 782 | 351 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £717 | £225 |
See the full profile for Charcoal or Other homeopathic preparations.