Sodium chloride vs Alkyl sulphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 971.5× as often as Sodium chloride in April 2026 — 1,943 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Sodium chloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,943items
Alkyl sulphate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium chloride versus Alkyl sulphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium chloride · ╌ Alkyl sulphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Sodium chloride | Alkyl sulphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2 | 1,943 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28 | 24,194 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £22 | £19,141 |
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