Salicylic acid vs Trichloroacetic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salicylic acid was dispensed 6,857.0× as often as Trichloroacetic acid in March 2026 — 6,857 items versus 1 in England.
6,857items
Salicylic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Trichloroacetic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salicylic acid versus Trichloroacetic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salicylic acid · ╌ Trichloroacetic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Salicylic acid | Trichloroacetic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,857 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 87,633 | 5 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £27,784 | £64 |
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