Zinc oxide vs Emollient bath and shower preparations
Emollient bath and shower preparations was dispensed 3.7× as often as Zinc oxide in March 2026 — 32,337 items versus 8,859 in England.
8,859items
Zinc oxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32,337items
Emollient bath and shower preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc oxide versus Emollient bath and shower preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc oxide · ╌ Emollient bath and shower preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Emollient bath and shower preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,859 | 32,337 |
| Items, last 12 months | 109,809 | 396,100 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £75,935 | £210,043 |
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