Thiamine hydrochloride vs Ascorbic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Thiamine hydrochloride was dispensed 55.5× as often as Ascorbic acid in May 2026 — 326,017 items versus 5,872 in England.
326,017items
Thiamine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,872items
Ascorbic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Thiamine hydrochloride versus Ascorbic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Thiamine hydrochloride · ╌ Ascorbic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Thiamine hydrochloride | Ascorbic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 326,017 | 5,872 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,944,640 | 69,855 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £512,094 | £292,916 |
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