Cod liver oil vs Thiamine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Thiamine hydrochloride was dispensed 1,090.4× as often as Cod liver oil in May 2026 — 326,017 items versus 299 in England.
299items
Cod liver oil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
326,017items
Thiamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cod liver oil versus Thiamine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cod liver oil · ╌ Thiamine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cod liver oil | Thiamine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 299 | 326,017 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,685 | 3,944,640 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £633 | £512,094 |
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