Zinc oxide Prescribing at THE LIMES SURGERY
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
54
Total Quantity
16.8K
NHS Cost
£460
vs National Avg
+168.5%
THE LIMES SURGERY prescribed 54 items of Zinc oxide over the last 12 months at a cost of £460 to the NHS. This is 168.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Zinc oxide is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
5
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 54 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £460 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.5% |
Zinc oxide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 54 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 20 items |
| Difference | +168.5% 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.