Other sunscreening preparations vs Fluorouracil (Sunscreen)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluorouracil (Sunscreen) was dispensed 2.5× as often as Other sunscreening preparations in May 2026 — 10,020 items versus 3,932 in England.
3,932items
Other sunscreening preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,020items
Fluorouracil (Sunscreen) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other sunscreening preparations versus Fluorouracil (Sunscreen): national items dispensed by month
▬ Other sunscreening preparations · ╌ Fluorouracil (Sunscreen)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other sunscreening preparations | Fluorouracil (Sunscreen) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,932 | 10,020 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,958 | 143,595 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £59,178 | £342,066 |
See the full profile for Other sunscreening preparations or Fluorouracil (Sunscreen).