Other emollient preparations vs Urea
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 9.3× as often as Urea in March 2026 — 382,647 items versus 41,260 in England.
382,647items
Other emollient preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,260items
Urea · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other emollient preparations versus Urea: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other emollient preparations · ╌ Urea
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Urea |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 382,647 | 41,260 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,557,425 | 468,439 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,085,886 | £680,143 |
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