Salicylic acid vs Camellia sinensis extract
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salicylic acid was dispensed 489.8× as often as Camellia sinensis extract in March 2026 — 6,857 items versus 14 in England.
6,857items
Salicylic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14items
Camellia sinensis extract · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Salicylic acid | Camellia sinensis extract |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,857 | 14 |
| Items, last 12 months | 87,633 | 136 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £27,784 | £819 |
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