Lactic acid vs Emollient bath and shower preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Emollient bath and shower preparations was dispensed 31,510.0× as often as Lactic acid in May 2026 — 31,510 items versus 1 in England.
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Lactic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
31,510items
Emollient bath and shower preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactic acid versus Emollient bath and shower preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactic acid · ╌ Emollient bath and shower preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactic acid | Emollient bath and shower preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 31,510 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13 | 384,420 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,800 | £218,067 |
See the full profile for Lactic acid or Emollient bath and shower preparations.