Sodium fluoride vs Other zinc preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium fluoride was dispensed 1,127.5× as often as Other zinc preparations in May 2026 — 117,261 items versus 104 in England.
117,261items
Sodium fluoride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
104items
Other zinc preparations · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Sodium fluoride | Other zinc preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 117,261 | 104 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,474,213 | 1,250 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,766,449 | £3,648 |
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