Zinc oxide vs Nifedipine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 11,092.0× as often as Nifedipine in June 2026 — 11,092 items versus 1 in England.
11,092items
Zinc oxide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Nifedipine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc oxide versus Nifedipine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc oxide · ╌ Nifedipine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Nifedipine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 11,092 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 134,554 | 3 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £43,741 | £648 |
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