Hypromellose vs Polyvinyl alcohol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 28,286.0× as often as Polyvinyl alcohol in March 2026 — 28,286 items versus 1 in England.
28,286items
Hypromellose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Polyvinyl alcohol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hypromellose versus Polyvinyl alcohol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hypromellose · ╌ Polyvinyl alcohol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hypromellose | Polyvinyl alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 28,286 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 380,236 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £169,340 | £2 |
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