Glycerol vs Macrogol 3350
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Macrogol 3350 was dispensed 29.1× as often as Glycerol in May 2026 — 644,763 items versus 22,175 in England.
22,175items
Glycerol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
644,763items
Macrogol 3350 · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glycerol versus Macrogol 3350: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glycerol · ╌ Macrogol 3350
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Glycerol | Macrogol 3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,175 | 644,763 |
| Items, last 12 months | 272,852 | 7,829,984 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £72,904 | £6,890,270 |
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