Zinc oxide vs Glyceryl trinitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 1.4× as often as Glyceryl trinitrate in May 2026 — 10,479 items versus 7,646 in England.
10,479items
Zinc oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,646items
Glyceryl trinitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc oxide versus Glyceryl trinitrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc oxide · ╌ Glyceryl trinitrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Glyceryl trinitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 10,479 | 7,646 |
| Items, last 12 months | 134,498 | 97,174 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £41,116 | £314,062 |
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