Mercaptamine vs Betaine anhydrous
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptamine was dispensed 1.1× as often as Betaine anhydrous in March 2026 — 8 items versus 7 in England.
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Mercaptamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Betaine anhydrous · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Mercaptamine | Betaine anhydrous |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 102 | 100 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,536 | £2,776 |
See the full profile for Mercaptamine or Betaine anhydrous.