Sucralfate vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 349.3× as often as Sucralfate in May 2026 — 10,479 items versus 30 in England.
30items
Sucralfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,479items
Zinc oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sucralfate versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sucralfate · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sucralfate | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30 | 10,479 |
| Items, last 12 months | 381 | 134,498 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £27,388 | £41,116 |
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