Sodium fluoride vs Zinc sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium fluoride was dispensed 156.4× as often as Zinc sulfate in March 2026 — 129,961 items versus 831 in England.
129,961items
Sodium fluoride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
831items
Zinc sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium fluoride versus Zinc sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium fluoride · ╌ Zinc sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium fluoride | Zinc sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 129,961 | 831 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,474,874 | 10,495 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,983,164 | £7,660 |
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