Sterile water vs Other purified water preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other purified water preparations was dispensed 12.3× as often as Sterile water in April 2026 — 983 items versus 80 in England.
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Sterile water · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Other purified water preparations · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Sterile water | Other purified water preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 80 | 983 |
| Items, last 12 months | 828 | 11,102 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £4,300 | £6,105 |
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