Podophyllotoxin vs Silver nitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Silver nitrate was dispensed 1.8× as often as Podophyllotoxin in April 2026 — 427 items versus 239 in England.
239items
Podophyllotoxin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
427items
Silver nitrate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Podophyllotoxin | Silver nitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 239 | 427 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,232 | 5,400 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £4,954 | £6,233 |
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