Iodine compounds vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 8.1× as often as Ster larvae in March 2026 — 122 items versus 15 in England.
122items
Iodine compounds · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15items
Ster larvae · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Iodine compounds | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 122 | 15 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,544 | 301 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,125 | £5,214 |
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