Urea vs Zinc paste
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 13,753.3× as often as Zinc paste in March 2026 — 41,260 items versus 3 in England.
41,260items
Urea · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Zinc paste · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Urea versus Zinc paste: national items dispensed by month
▬ Urea · ╌ Zinc paste
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Urea | Zinc paste |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 41,260 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 468,439 | 22 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £680,143 | £94 |
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