Sterile water vs Other purified water preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other purified water preparations was dispensed 13.8× as often as Sterile water in May 2026 — 949 items versus 69 in England.
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Sterile water · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
949items
Other purified water preparations · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Sterile water | Other purified water preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 69 | 949 |
| Items, last 12 months | 836 | 11,106 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,995 | £6,171 |
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