Emulsifying wax vs Urea
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 33.7× as often as Emulsifying wax in May 2026 — 40,344 items versus 1,196 in England.
1,196items
Emulsifying wax · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
40,344items
Urea · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Emulsifying wax | Urea |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,196 | 40,344 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,979 | 471,658 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,444 | £671,086 |
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