Sodium benzoate vs Betaine anhydrous
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium benzoate was dispensed 2.2× as often as Betaine anhydrous in May 2026 — 20 items versus 9 in England.
20items
Sodium benzoate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9items
Betaine anhydrous · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Sodium benzoate | Betaine anhydrous |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 20 | 9 |
| Items, last 12 months | 272 | 99 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,698 | £5,510 |
See the full profile for Sodium benzoate or Betaine anhydrous.