Other emollient preparations vs Lactic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 381,421.0× as often as Lactic acid in April 2026 — 381,421 items versus 1 in England.
381,421items
Other emollient preparations · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lactic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other emollient preparations versus Lactic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other emollient preparations · ╌ Lactic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Lactic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 381,421 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,551,280 | 14 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £3,093,710 | £838 |
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