Simple vs Glycerol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 190.2× as often as Glycerol in March 2026 — 3,995 items versus 21 in England.
3,995items
Simple · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21items
Glycerol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Simple versus Glycerol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Simple · ╌ Glycerol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Simple | Glycerol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,995 | 21 |
| Items, last 12 months | 45,489 | 210 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,235 | £79 |