Other single substance preparations
Other single substance preparations was ranked 1220th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 104 items, down 3.7% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Other single substance preparations: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Single substances
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £11.41
- Year on year Down 3.7% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Other single substance preparations this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glycerol liquid | 190400000AATUTU | 84 | £1,084 |
| Menthol crystals | 190400000AAAIAI | 19 | £75 |
| Sodium chloride powder | 190400000AAPFPF | 1 | £28 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Other single substance preparations is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Other single substance preparations volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.