Hypromellose vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 19.6× as often as Sodium chloride in March 2026 — 28,286 items versus 1,440 in England.
28,286items
Hypromellose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,440items
Sodium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hypromellose versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hypromellose · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hypromellose | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 28,286 | 1,440 |
| Items, last 12 months | 380,236 | 16,595 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £169,340 | £39,411 |
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