Zinc acetate vs Betaine anhydrous
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc acetate was dispensed 5.0× as often as Betaine anhydrous in May 2026 — 45 items versus 9 in England.
45items
Zinc acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9items
Betaine anhydrous · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc acetate versus Betaine anhydrous: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc acetate · ╌ Betaine anhydrous
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zinc acetate | Betaine anhydrous |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 45 | 9 |
| Items, last 12 months | 513 | 99 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,899 | £5,510 |
See the full profile for Zinc acetate or Betaine anhydrous.