Zinc acetate vs Sapropterin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc acetate was dispensed 52.0× as often as Sapropterin in April 2026 — 52 items versus 1 in England.
52items
Zinc acetate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Sapropterin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc acetate versus Sapropterin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc acetate · ╌ Sapropterin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Zinc acetate | Sapropterin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 52 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 504 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,983 | £538 |
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