Mercaptamine hydrochloride vs Carmellose sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 10,049.0× as often as Mercaptamine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 30,147 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Mercaptamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,147items
Carmellose sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptamine hydrochloride versus Carmellose sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptamine hydrochloride · ╌ Carmellose sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mercaptamine hydrochloride | Carmellose sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 30,147 |
| Items, last 12 months | 42 | 383,343 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,124 | £326,690 |
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