Dexpanthenol vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 5.4× as often as Dexpanthenol in June 2026 — 8,933 items versus 1,644 in England.
1,644items
Dexpanthenol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,933items
Zinc oxide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexpanthenol versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexpanthenol · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Dexpanthenol | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,644 | 8,933 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,255 | 108,154 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £12,525 | £84,560 |
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