Iodine compounds vs Sodium hypochlorite
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 30.5× as often as Sodium hypochlorite in March 2026 — 122 items versus 4 in England.
122items
Iodine compounds · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Sodium hypochlorite · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iodine compounds versus Sodium hypochlorite: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iodine compounds · ╌ Sodium hypochlorite
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Iodine compounds | Sodium hypochlorite |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 122 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,544 | 52 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,125 | £12 |
See the full profile for Iodine compounds or Sodium hypochlorite.