Sucralfate vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 356.8× as often as Sucralfate in March 2026 — 11,417 items versus 32 in England.
32items
Sucralfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,417items
Zinc oxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sucralfate | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 32 | 11,417 |
| Items, last 12 months | 382 | 135,707 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £20,671 | £41,517 |
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