Formaldehyde vs Silver nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Silver nitrate was dispensed 91.4× as often as Formaldehyde in March 2026 — 457 items versus 5 in England.
5items
Formaldehyde · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
457items
Silver nitrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Formaldehyde versus Silver nitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Formaldehyde · ╌ Silver nitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Formaldehyde | Silver nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 457 |
| Items, last 12 months | 48 | 5,398 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £607 | £6,063 |
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