Zinc oxide vs Other emollient preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 43.2× as often as Zinc oxide in March 2026 — 382,647 items versus 8,859 in England.
8,859items
Zinc oxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
382,647items
Other emollient preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zinc oxide versus Other emollient preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zinc oxide · ╌ Other emollient preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zinc oxide | Other emollient preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,859 | 382,647 |
| Items, last 12 months | 109,809 | 4,557,425 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £75,935 | £3,085,886 |
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