Urea vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 4.7× as often as Zinc oxide in April 2026 — 41,416 items versus 8,883 in England.
41,416items
Urea · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,883items
Zinc oxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Urea versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Urea · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Urea | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 41,416 | 8,883 |
| Items, last 12 months | 471,483 | 109,360 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £689,048 | £83,622 |
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