Iodine compounds vs Sodium hypochlorite
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 37.3× as often as Sodium hypochlorite in June 2026 — 112 items versus 3 in England.
112items
Iodine compounds · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Sodium hypochlorite · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Iodine compounds | Sodium hypochlorite |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 112 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,465 | 50 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,850 | £7 |
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