Mercaptamine vs Sodium benzoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium benzoate was dispensed 3.8× as often as Mercaptamine in March 2026 — 30 items versus 8 in England.
8items
Mercaptamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Sodium benzoate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Mercaptamine | Sodium benzoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8 | 30 |
| Items, last 12 months | 102 | 280 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,536 | £10,484 |
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