Zinc acetate vs Sodium benzoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc acetate was dispensed 1.8× as often as Sodium benzoate in March 2026 — 54 items versus 30 in England.
54items
Zinc acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30items
Sodium benzoate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc acetate versus Sodium benzoate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc acetate · ╌ Sodium benzoate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zinc acetate | Sodium benzoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 54 | 30 |
| Items, last 12 months | 491 | 280 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,926 | £10,484 |
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