Sterile water vs Other purified water preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other purified water preparations was dispensed 10.1× as often as Sterile water in March 2026 — 945 items versus 94 in England.
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Sterile water · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Other purified water preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sterile water versus Other purified water preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sterile water · ╌ Other purified water preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sterile water | Other purified water preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 94 | 945 |
| Items, last 12 months | 800 | 11,030 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,844 | £5,889 |
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