Iodine compounds vs Hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 3.4× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in May 2026 — 93 items versus 27 in England.
93items
Iodine compounds · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
27items
Hydrogen peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iodine compounds versus Hydrogen peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iodine compounds · ╌ Hydrogen peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Iodine compounds | Hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 93 | 27 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,488 | 367 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,348 | £79 |
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