Charcoal vs Other household and over the counter preparations
Charcoal was dispensed 58.0× as often as Other household and over the counter preparations in March 2026 — 58 items versus 1 in England.
58items
Charcoal · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Other household and over the counter preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Charcoal versus Other household and over the counter preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Charcoal · ╌ Other household and over the counter preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Charcoal | Other household and over the counter preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 58 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 854 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £232 | £4 |
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