Paraffin soft yellow vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 295.3× as often as Paraffin soft yellow in March 2026 — 8,859 items versus 30 in England.
30items
Paraffin soft yellow · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,859items
Zinc oxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Paraffin soft yellow | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 30 | 8,859 |
| Items, last 12 months | 619 | 109,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £217 | £75,935 |
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