Sodium chloride vs Glucose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium chloride was dispensed 3,700.7× as often as Glucose in May 2026 — 11,102 items versus 3 in England.
11,102items
Sodium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Glucose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium chloride versus Glucose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium chloride · ╌ Glucose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium chloride | Glucose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,102 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 132,890 | 47 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £332,803 | £192 |
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