Ketamine vs Alfentanil hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alfentanil hydrochloride was dispensed 103.2× as often as Ketamine in March 2026 — 516 items versus 5 in England.
5items
Ketamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
516items
Alfentanil hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketamine versus Alfentanil hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketamine · ╌ Alfentanil hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ketamine | Alfentanil hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 516 |
| Items, last 12 months | 111 | 6,734 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £466 | £7,027 |
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