Benzalkonium chloride vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 3.5× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in May 2026 — 8,597 items versus 2,424 in England.
2,424items
Benzalkonium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,597items
Zinc oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzalkonium chloride versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzalkonium chloride · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Benzalkonium chloride | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,424 | 8,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,663 | 108,426 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £20,546 | £80,763 |
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