Liquid paraffin vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 9.2× as often as Liquid paraffin in March 2026 — 8,859 items versus 961 in England.
961items
Liquid paraffin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,859items
Zinc oxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Liquid paraffin | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 961 | 8,859 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,078 | 109,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,614 | £75,935 |
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