Sodium chloride vs Alkyl sulphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 538.5× as often as Sodium chloride in March 2026 — 2,154 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Sodium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,154items
Alkyl sulphate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sodium chloride | Alkyl sulphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 2,154 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27 | 24,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £113 | £20,671 |
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