Acetic acid vs Urea hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetic acid was dispensed 5.6× as often as Urea hydrogen peroxide in March 2026 — 8,133 items versus 1,452 in England.
8,133items
Acetic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,452items
Urea hydrogen peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetic acid versus Urea hydrogen peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetic acid · ╌ Urea hydrogen peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acetic acid | Urea hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,133 | 1,452 |
| Items, last 12 months | 79,449 | 17,189 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £43,050 | £5,679 |
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