Sodium fluoride vs Other zinc preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium fluoride was dispensed 1,065.3× as often as Other zinc preparations in March 2026 — 129,961 items versus 122 in England.
129,961items
Sodium fluoride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Other zinc preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium fluoride versus Other zinc preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium fluoride · ╌ Other zinc preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium fluoride | Other zinc preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 129,961 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,474,874 | 1,220 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,983,164 | £2,205 |
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