Lactic acid vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 8,597.0× as often as Lactic acid in May 2026 — 8,597 items versus 1 in England.
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Lactic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,597items
Zinc oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactic acid versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactic acid · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactic acid | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 8,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13 | 108,426 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,800 | £80,763 |
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