Zinc acetate vs Mercaptamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc acetate was dispensed 7.5× as often as Mercaptamine in May 2026 — 45 items versus 6 in England.
45items
Zinc acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Mercaptamine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Zinc acetate | Mercaptamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 45 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 513 | 100 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,899 | £990 |
See the full profile for Zinc acetate or Mercaptamine.