Urea vs Other barrier preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 159.9× as often as Other barrier preparations in March 2026 — 41,260 items versus 258 in England.
41,260items
Urea · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
258items
Other barrier preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Urea versus Other barrier preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Urea · ╌ Other barrier preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Urea | Other barrier preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 41,260 | 258 |
| Items, last 12 months | 468,439 | 8,103 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £680,143 | £1,378 |
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