Sodium benzoate vs Betaine anhydrous
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium benzoate was dispensed 4.3× as often as Betaine anhydrous in March 2026 — 30 items versus 7 in England.
30items
Sodium benzoate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Betaine anhydrous · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium benzoate versus Betaine anhydrous: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium benzoate · ╌ Betaine anhydrous
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium benzoate | Betaine anhydrous |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 30 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 280 | 100 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,484 | £2,776 |
See the full profile for Sodium benzoate or Betaine anhydrous.