Simple vs Glycerol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 314.8× as often as Glycerol in May 2026 — 3,148 items versus 10 in England.
3,148items
Simple · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10items
Glycerol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Simple versus Glycerol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Simple · ╌ Glycerol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Simple | Glycerol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,148 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 42,672 | 187 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,235 | £55 |