Benzalkonium chloride vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 4.8× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in March 2026 — 8,859 items versus 1,861 in England.
1,861items
Benzalkonium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,859items
Zinc oxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Benzalkonium chloride | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,861 | 8,859 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21,473 | 109,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £15,846 | £75,935 |
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