Formaldehyde vs Silver nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Silver nitrate was dispensed 141.0× as often as Formaldehyde in May 2026 — 423 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Formaldehyde · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
423items
Silver nitrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Formaldehyde | Silver nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 423 |
| Items, last 12 months | 45 | 5,368 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £421 | £5,419 |
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