Iodine compounds
Iodine compounds was ranked 1196th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 93 items, down 32.1% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Iodine compounds: 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 4 shown
- Average cost / item £14.50
- Year on year Down 32.1% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Iodine compounds this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Videne 10% antiseptic solution | 1311040K0BBAAAT | 54 | £970 |
| Videne 7.5% surgical scrub solution | 1311040K0BBADAK | 35 | £327 |
| Videne 10% alcoholic tincture | 1311040K0BBABAF | 3 | £49 |
| Betadine 10% standardised antiseptic solution | 1311040K0BCAHAT | 1 | £2 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Iodine compounds is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Iodine compounds volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Iodine compounds with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.