Thiamine hydrochloride vs Ascorbic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Thiamine hydrochloride was dispensed 56.5× as often as Ascorbic acid in March 2026 — 338,392 items versus 5,984 in England.
338,392items
Thiamine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,984items
Ascorbic acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Thiamine hydrochloride | Ascorbic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 338,392 | 5,984 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,919,816 | 69,142 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £364,660 | £289,643 |
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