Podophyllotoxin vs Silver nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Silver nitrate was dispensed 1.7× as often as Podophyllotoxin in May 2026 — 423 items versus 244 in England.
244items
Podophyllotoxin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
423items
Silver nitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Podophyllotoxin versus Silver nitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Podophyllotoxin · ╌ Silver nitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Podophyllotoxin | Silver nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 244 | 423 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,234 | 5,368 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,984 | £5,419 |
See the full profile for Podophyllotoxin or Silver nitrate.