Mercaptamine vs Sodium benzoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium benzoate was dispensed 3.3× as often as Mercaptamine in May 2026 — 20 items versus 6 in England.
6items
Mercaptamine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20items
Sodium benzoate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptamine versus Sodium benzoate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptamine · ╌ Sodium benzoate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mercaptamine | Sodium benzoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6 | 20 |
| Items, last 12 months | 100 | 272 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £990 | £4,698 |
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