Zinc oxide vs Prednisolone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Prednisolone was dispensed 4.4× as often as Zinc oxide in March 2026 — 49,886 items versus 11,417 in England.
11,417items
Zinc oxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
49,886items
Prednisolone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Prednisolone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 11,417 | 49,886 |
| Items, last 12 months | 135,707 | 560,740 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £41,517 | £139,515 |
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