Sodium benzoate vs Betaine anhydrous
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium benzoate was dispensed 3.8× as often as Betaine anhydrous in June 2026 — 23 items versus 6 in England.
23items
Sodium benzoate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Betaine anhydrous · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Sodium benzoate | Betaine anhydrous |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 23 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 275 | 97 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £12,033 | £3,904 |
See the full profile for Sodium benzoate or Betaine anhydrous.