Cod liver oil vs Thiamine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Thiamine hydrochloride was dispensed 1,131.7× as often as Cod liver oil in March 2026 — 338,392 items versus 299 in England.
299items
Cod liver oil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
338,392items
Thiamine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Cod liver oil | Thiamine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 299 | 338,392 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,751 | 3,919,816 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £642 | £364,660 |
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