Charcoal vs Other household and over the counter preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Charcoal was dispensed 60.0× as often as Other household and over the counter preparations in June 2026 — 60 items versus 1 in England.
60items
Charcoal · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Other household and over the counter preparations · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Charcoal | Other household and over the counter preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 60 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 777 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £277 | £4 |
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