Podophyllotoxin vs Salicylic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salicylic acid was dispensed 29.5× as often as Podophyllotoxin in May 2026 — 7,195 items versus 244 in England.
244items
Podophyllotoxin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,195items
Salicylic acid · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Podophyllotoxin | Salicylic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 244 | 7,195 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,234 | 87,886 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,984 | £29,720 |
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