Paraffin soft yellow vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 595.5× as often as Paraffin soft yellow in June 2026 — 8,933 items versus 15 in England.
15items
Paraffin soft yellow · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,933items
Zinc oxide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paraffin soft yellow versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paraffin soft yellow · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Paraffin soft yellow | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 15 | 8,933 |
| Items, last 12 months | 486 | 108,154 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £233 | £84,560 |
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