Sodium chloride vs Iodine compounds
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 46.5× as often as Sodium chloride in April 2026 — 93 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Sodium chloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
93items
Iodine compounds · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium chloride versus Iodine compounds: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium chloride · ╌ Iodine compounds
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Sodium chloride | Iodine compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2 | 93 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28 | 1,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £22 | £1,348 |
See the full profile for Sodium chloride or Iodine compounds.