Dexpanthenol vs Emollient bath and shower preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Emollient bath and shower preparations was dispensed 19.7× as often as Dexpanthenol in May 2026 — 30,453 items versus 1,547 in England.
1,547items
Dexpanthenol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,453items
Emollient bath and shower preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexpanthenol versus Emollient bath and shower preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexpanthenol · ╌ Emollient bath and shower preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexpanthenol | Emollient bath and shower preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,547 | 30,453 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,248 | 387,133 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £11,365 | £207,836 |
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