Hypromellose vs Povidone iodine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 5,382.2× as often as Povidone iodine in May 2026 — 26,911 items versus 5 in England.
26,911items
Hypromellose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Povidone iodine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hypromellose versus Povidone iodine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hypromellose · ╌ Povidone iodine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hypromellose | Povidone iodine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 26,911 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 371,462 | 87 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,999 | £149 |
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