Lactic acid vs Urea
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 41,416.0× as often as Lactic acid in April 2026 — 41,416 items versus 1 in England.
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Lactic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Urea · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Lactic acid | Urea |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1 | 41,416 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14 | 471,483 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £838 | £689,048 |
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