Salicylic acid
National NHS prescribing (Prescription Cost Analysis) · Anti-infective skin preparations
1items
Dispensed in December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
£299
Net ingredient cost · December 2025
NHSBSA PCA
3items
Dispensed in the last 12 months
NHSBSA PCA
Figure 1. Salicylic acid: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
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A lower-volume medicine: under 1,000 items in the last 12 months.
Top presentations, December 2025
The individual products dispensed under Salicylic acid, by items this month.
| Presentation | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|
| Benzoic acid 6% / Salicylic acid 3% cream | 1 | £299 |
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