Zinc oxide vs Cod liver oil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 8,597.0× as often as Cod liver oil in May 2026 — 8,597 items versus 1 in England.
8,597items
Zinc oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Cod liver oil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc oxide versus Cod liver oil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc oxide · ╌ Cod liver oil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Cod liver oil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 8,597 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 108,426 | 22 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,763 | £3 |
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