Salicylic Acid Price in the United Kingdom (2026)
Cheapest pack: 40% medicated plasters, 40% medicated plasters, 8. Official Drug Tariff price list, Oct 2026.
≈ $3.45What a patient pays for salicylic acid in the United Kingdom
NHS prescription charge per item in England, whatever the medicine costs. Free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and for exempt groups such as people aged 60 and over, under 16s and people with certain conditions.
One product name across 1 strengths are on the official list.
All 4 salicylic acid products in the United Kingdom
| Medicine | Pack | Price | Per unit | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26% gel | 5 | £4.71 | — | Category C |
| 26% solution | 10 | £3.56 | — | Category C |
| 40% medicated plasters | 8 | £2.58 | — | Category C |
| 40% medicated plasters | 30 | £3.23 | — | Category C |
How Drug Tariff prices work in the United Kingdom
Prices on this page are the NHS Drug Tariff (Part VIIIA) price: what the NHS pays a pharmacy in England and Wales for the generic medicine. Patients do not pay this price. In England many people pay a flat prescription charge per item and many others are exempt; prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Read the full guide to medicine prices in the United Kingdom.
Combinations containing salicylic acid in the United Kingdom
Every strength and form of salicylic acid in the United Kingdom
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| patch | 2 | £2.58 | — |
| gel | 1 | £4.71 | — |
| oral liquid | 1 | £3.56 | — |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
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Sources
- NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). Drug Tariff Part VIIIA (Categories A, C and M), October 2026. www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-practices-and-appliance-contractors/dr. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Department of Health and Social Care / Community Pharmacy England. NHS prescription charges in England 2026/27: £9.90 per item; prepayment certificate £32.05 (3 months), £114.50 (12 months). cpe.org.uk/our-news/nhs-prescription-charges-frozen-for-the-second-yea. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error