Zinc acetate vs Betaine anhydrous
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc acetate was dispensed 7.7× as often as Betaine anhydrous in March 2026 — 54 items versus 7 in England.
54items
Zinc acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Betaine anhydrous · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Zinc acetate | Betaine anhydrous |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 54 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 491 | 100 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,926 | £2,776 |
See the full profile for Zinc acetate or Betaine anhydrous.