Lactic acid vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 8,859.0× as often as Lactic acid in December 2025 — 8,859 items versus 1 in England.
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Lactic acid · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Zinc oxide · December 2025
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 December 2025
| Measure | Lactic acid | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 8,859 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 109,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £1,800 | £75,935 |
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