Zinc oxide vs Phenol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 10,844.0× as often as Phenol in April 2026 — 10,844 items versus 1 in England.
10,844items
Zinc oxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Phenol · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Phenol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 10,844 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 135,646 | 110 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £42,467 | £15 |
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