Lactic acid vs Urea
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 41,840.0× as often as Lactic acid in May 2026 — 41,840 items versus 1 in England.
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Lactic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Urea · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactic acid versus Urea: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactic acid · ╌ Urea
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactic acid | Urea |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 41,840 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13 | 474,232 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,800 | £725,757 |
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