Wool alcohols vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 105.5× as often as Wool alcohols in March 2026 — 8,859 items versus 84 in England.
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Wool alcohols · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,859items
Zinc oxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Wool alcohols | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 84 | 8,859 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,176 | 109,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £472 | £75,935 |
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