Mercaptamine hydrochloride vs Carmellose sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carmellose sodium was dispensed 6,334.0× as often as Mercaptamine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 31,670 items versus 5 in England.
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Mercaptamine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
31,670items
Carmellose sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Mercaptamine hydrochloride | Carmellose sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 31,670 |
| Items, last 12 months | 46 | 386,963 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,082 | £343,769 |
See the full profile for Mercaptamine hydrochloride or Carmellose sodium.