Zinc oxide Prescribing at SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
53
Total Quantity
21.6K
NHS Cost
£652
vs National Avg
+163.6%
SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 53 items of Zinc oxide over the last 12 months at a cost of £652 to the NHS. This is 163.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Zinc oxide is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
4
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 53 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £652 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.6% |
Zinc oxide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 53 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 20 items |
| Difference | +163.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.