Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 213.9× as often as Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations in May 2026 — 10,479 items versus 49 in England.
49items
Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,479items
Zinc oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 49 | 10,479 |
| Items, last 12 months | 466 | 134,498 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £163 | £41,116 |
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