Iodine compounds vs Hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 5.3× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in April 2026 — 123 items versus 23 in England.
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Iodine compounds · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23items
Hydrogen peroxide · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Iodine compounds | Hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 123 | 23 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,532 | 368 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,717 | £61 |
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