Urea vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 4.7× as often as Zinc oxide in May 2026 — 40,344 items versus 8,597 in England.
40,344items
Urea · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,597items
Zinc oxide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Urea | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 40,344 | 8,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 471,658 | 108,426 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £671,086 | £80,763 |
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