Wool alcohols vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 127.6× as often as Wool alcohols in June 2026 — 8,933 items versus 70 in England.
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Wool alcohols · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,933items
Zinc oxide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Wool alcohols versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Wool alcohols · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Wool alcohols | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 70 | 8,933 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,701 | 108,154 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £391 | £84,560 |
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