Zinc oxide vs Glyceryl trinitrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 1.4× as often as Glyceryl trinitrate in March 2026 — 11,417 items versus 8,397 in England.
11,417items
Zinc oxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,397items
Glyceryl trinitrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Glyceryl trinitrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 11,417 | 8,397 |
| Items, last 12 months | 135,707 | 96,665 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £41,517 | £344,590 |
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