Emulsifying wax vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 7.2× as often as Emulsifying wax in May 2026 — 8,597 items versus 1,196 in England.
1,196items
Emulsifying wax · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,597items
Zinc oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Emulsifying wax versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Emulsifying wax · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Emulsifying wax | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,196 | 8,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,979 | 108,426 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,444 | £80,763 |
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