Mercaptamine vs Betaine anhydrous
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptamine was dispensed 1.3× as often as Betaine anhydrous in June 2026 — 8 items versus 6 in England.
8items
Mercaptamine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Betaine anhydrous · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptamine versus Betaine anhydrous: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptamine · ╌ Betaine anhydrous
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Mercaptamine | Betaine anhydrous |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 8 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 103 | 95 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £3,460 | £3,904 |
See the full profile for Mercaptamine or Betaine anhydrous.