Sodium chloride vs Iodine compounds
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 30.5× as often as Sodium chloride in March 2026 — 122 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Sodium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Iodine compounds · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sodium chloride | Iodine compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27 | 1,544 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £113 | £2,125 |
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