Zinc oxide vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 4.3× as often as Zinc oxide in May 2026 — 45,475 items versus 10,479 in England.
10,479items
Zinc oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
45,475items
Prednisolone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc oxide versus Prednisolone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc oxide · ╌ Prednisolone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 10,479 | 45,475 |
| Items, last 12 months | 134,498 | 564,483 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £41,116 | £127,554 |
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