Emulsifying wax vs Urea
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 25.3× as often as Emulsifying wax in March 2026 — 41,260 items versus 1,628 in England.
1,628items
Emulsifying wax · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,260items
Urea · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Emulsifying wax versus Urea: national items dispensed by month
▬ Emulsifying wax · ╌ Urea
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Emulsifying wax | Urea |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,628 | 41,260 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21,094 | 468,439 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,357 | £680,143 |
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