Liquid paraffin vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 9.5× as often as Liquid paraffin in April 2026 — 8,883 items versus 937 in England.
937items
Liquid paraffin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,883items
Zinc oxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Liquid paraffin versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Liquid paraffin · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Liquid paraffin | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 937 | 8,883 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,510 | 109,360 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £7,262 | £83,622 |
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