Zinc acetate vs Haem arginate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc acetate was dispensed 27.0× as often as Haem arginate in March 2026 — 54 items versus 2 in England.
54items
Zinc acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Haem arginate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc acetate versus Haem arginate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc acetate · ╌ Haem arginate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zinc acetate | Haem arginate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 54 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 491 | 3 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,926 | £869 |
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