Iodine compounds vs Triclosan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 46.5× as often as Triclosan in May 2026 — 93 items versus 2 in England.
93items
Iodine compounds · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Triclosan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iodine compounds versus Triclosan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iodine compounds · ╌ Triclosan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Iodine compounds | Triclosan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 93 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,488 | 30 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,348 | £17 |
See the full profile for Iodine compounds or Triclosan.