Other emollient preparations vs Zinc paste
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 127,549.0× as often as Zinc paste in March 2026 — 382,647 items versus 3 in England.
382,647items
Other emollient preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Zinc paste · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other emollient preparations versus Zinc paste: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other emollient preparations · ╌ Zinc paste
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Zinc paste |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 382,647 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,557,425 | 22 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,085,886 | £94 |
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