Zinc oxide vs Other barrier preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 34.3× as often as Other barrier preparations in March 2026 — 8,859 items versus 258 in England.
8,859items
Zinc oxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
258items
Other barrier preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc oxide versus Other barrier preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc oxide · ╌ Other barrier preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Other barrier preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,859 | 258 |
| Items, last 12 months | 109,809 | 8,103 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £75,935 | £1,378 |
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