Iodine compounds vs Triclosan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 61.0× as often as Triclosan in March 2026 — 122 items versus 2 in England.
122items
Iodine compounds · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Triclosan · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Iodine compounds | Triclosan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 122 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,544 | 30 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,125 | £17 |
See the full profile for Iodine compounds or Triclosan.