Zinc acetate vs Glycerol phenylbutyrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc acetate was dispensed 45.0× as often as Glycerol phenylbutyrate in May 2026 — 45 items versus 1 in England.
45items
Zinc acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Glycerol phenylbutyrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc acetate versus Glycerol phenylbutyrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc acetate · ╌ Glycerol phenylbutyrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zinc acetate | Glycerol phenylbutyrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 45 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 513 | 21 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,899 | £1,932 |
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