Zinc oxide vs Phenol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 2,854.3× as often as Phenol in March 2026 — 11,417 items versus 4 in England.
11,417items
Zinc oxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Phenol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc oxide versus Phenol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc oxide · ╌ Phenol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Phenol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 11,417 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 135,707 | 120 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £41,517 | £60 |
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