Urea vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 4.7× as often as Zinc oxide in March 2026 — 41,260 items versus 8,859 in England.
41,260items
Urea · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,859items
Zinc oxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Urea | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 41,260 | 8,859 |
| Items, last 12 months | 468,439 | 109,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £680,143 | £75,935 |
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