Podophyllotoxin vs Salicylic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salicylic acid was dispensed 46.0× as often as Podophyllotoxin in March 2026 — 6,857 items versus 149 in England.
149items
Podophyllotoxin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,857items
Salicylic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Podophyllotoxin versus Salicylic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Podophyllotoxin · ╌ Salicylic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Podophyllotoxin | Salicylic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 149 | 6,857 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,206 | 87,633 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,966 | £27,784 |
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