Emulsifying wax vs Emollient bath and shower preparations
Emollient bath and shower preparations was dispensed 19.9× as often as Emulsifying wax in March 2026 — 32,337 items versus 1,628 in England.
1,628items
Emulsifying wax · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,337items
Emollient bath and shower preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Emulsifying wax versus Emollient bath and shower preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Emulsifying wax · ╌ Emollient bath and shower preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Emulsifying wax | Emollient bath and shower preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,628 | 32,337 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21,094 | 396,100 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,357 | £210,043 |
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