Sodium hypochlorite
Sodium hypochlorite was ranked 1645th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 3 items, down 40.0% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Sodium hypochlorite: 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 1 shown
- Average cost / item £2.30
- Year on year Down 40.0% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Sodium hypochlorite this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton No.2 sterilising fluid | 1311040T0BCAABA | 3 | £7 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Sodium hypochlorite is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Sodium hypochlorite volumes.
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Sodium hypochlorite with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.