Glucose
Nutrition and Blood
Fluids and electrolytes
BNF 0902021G0
Data updated May 2026
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Glucose was ranked 1724th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 3 items, up 50.0% on a year earlier.
3items
+50%
Dispensed in May 2026
47items
Rolling 12 months
£192
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Glucose: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Fluids and electrolytes
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £63.89
- Year on year Up 50.0% on a year earlier
What this is
Net ingredient cost is the list price before discounts and dispensing fees, not what the NHS finally pays.
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Glucose this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glucose 5% infusion 100ml bags | 0902021G0AAA3A3 | 1 | £186 |
| Glucose 50% solution for infusion 20ml ampoules | 0902021G0AAADAD | 1 | £2 |
| Glucose 50% solution for infusion 50ml vials | 0902021G0AAAQAQ | 1 | £3 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Glucose is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Glucose volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Glucose with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.