Zinc acetate vs Mercaptamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc acetate was dispensed 6.8× as often as Mercaptamine in June 2026 — 54 items versus 8 in England.
54items
Zinc acetate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8items
Mercaptamine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc acetate versus Mercaptamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc acetate · ╌ Mercaptamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Zinc acetate | Mercaptamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 54 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 537 | 99 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £4,623 | £3,460 |
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