Alkyl sulphate
Alkyl sulphate was ranked 756th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 1,943 items, down 2.4% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Alkyl sulphate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Skin cleansers,antiseptics and desloughing agents
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £9.85
- Year on year Down 2.4% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Alkyl sulphate this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cetaphil moisturising lotion | 1311030A0BGAEA0 | 993 | £10,145 |
| Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser | 1311030A0BGACA0 | 912 | £8,581 |
| Cetaphil moisturising cream | 1311030A0BGADA0 | 38 | £416 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Alkyl sulphate is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Alkyl sulphate volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Alkyl sulphate with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.