Phenol vs Glyceryl trinitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Glyceryl trinitrate was dispensed 2,099.3× as often as Phenol in March 2026 — 8,397 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Phenol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,397items
Glyceryl trinitrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenol versus Glyceryl trinitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenol · ╌ Glyceryl trinitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenol | Glyceryl trinitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 8,397 |
| Items, last 12 months | 120 | 96,665 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £60 | £344,590 |
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