Iodine compounds vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 10.3× as often as Ster larvae in April 2026 — 123 items versus 12 in England.
123items
Iodine compounds · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12items
Ster larvae · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iodine compounds versus Ster larvae: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iodine compounds · ╌ Ster larvae
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Iodine compounds | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 123 | 12 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,532 | 290 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,717 | £4,092 |
See the full profile for Iodine compounds or Ster larvae.