Salicylic acid vs Camellia sinensis extract
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salicylic acid was dispensed 1,199.2× as often as Camellia sinensis extract in May 2026 — 7,195 items versus 6 in England.
7,195items
Salicylic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Camellia sinensis extract · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salicylic acid versus Camellia sinensis extract: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salicylic acid · ╌ Camellia sinensis extract
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Salicylic acid | Camellia sinensis extract |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,195 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 87,886 | 129 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £29,720 | £312 |
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