Lactic acid
Skin
Emollient and barrier preparations
BNF 1302010K0
Data updated May 2026
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Lactic acid was ranked 1767th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 1 items.
1items
Dispensed in May 2026
5items
Rolling 12 months
£1,800
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Lactic acid: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Emollient and barrier preparations
- Presentations 1 shown
- Average cost / item £1,800.00
What this is
Net ingredient cost is the list price before discounts and dispensing fees, not what the NHS finally pays.
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Lactic acid this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lactic acid 10% in Aqueous cream | 1302010K0AAAFAF | 1 | £1,800 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Lactic acid is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Lactic acid volumes.
Top regions
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Lactic acid with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.