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Elite Zinc Defence Lozenges, 45 tablets

£11.19 for 45 tablets at Healthspan. That works out at 11p per 15 mg zinc, which ranks it 5th of the 25 other forms of zinc products we price across 8 UK retailers.

What it really costs, per 15 mg zinc11pOne 15 mg dose is our comparison unit for zinc. It is not a recommendation.
A day11p
A week77p
A month£3.29
A year£40.04

At one 15 mg dose a day, this pack lasts 3 months. A month is 30 days, so twelve of them is not quite a year.

How we worked it out

  • Servings: 45 ÷ 1 per serving = 45
  • In the pack: 45 × 34 mg = 1.53 g
  • £11.19 ÷ 1.53 g × 15 mg = 11p per 15 mg zinc
  • A week 11p × 7 = 77p · a month × 30 = £3.29 · a year × 365 = £40.04
  • Amount per serving: stated on the label.

The standard dose is a comparison unit, not a recommendation. Always confirm the price on the retailer's site. How we compare everything.

Cheaper other forms of zinc

All 25, ranked →
Zinc 50mgCheapest per 15 mg zincHealf · 50 mg a serving · 84p a month · a pack lasts 10 months3p£8.44View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
Zinc Complex 360 TabletsHealthspan · 15 mg a serving · £1.08 a month · a pack lasts 12 months4p£12.99View at Healthspan (opens in a new tab)
Zinc Transporters TabletsHealf · 22 mg a serving · £1.13 a month · a pack lasts 4 months4p£4.99View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
Zinc ComplexHealf · 21 mg a serving · £1.37 a month · a pack lasts 8 months5p£11.49View at Healf (opens in a new tab)
This productHealthspan · 34 mg a serving · £3.29 a month · a pack lasts 3 months11pshown above

Switching to the Healf pack saves £2.45 a month at the same 15 mg dose.

Ranked purely by price per 15 mg zinc. 149 combination products also contain zinc.

On the label

Zinc · Other forms
34 mg per serving (stated on the label)
Pack
45 tablets · 45 servings · 1 tablet(s) a serving
Cost per serving
25p (45 servings in the pack)
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What the listing says
“45 lozenges” · “Dissolve 1 lozenge” · “Zinc Acetate 34 mg”
Ingredients

Bulking Agents (Maltodextrin, Dextrose Monohydrate), Anti-Caking Agents (Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate), Zinc Acetate, Flavourings (Peppermint, Menthol), Sweetener: Sucralose.

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One 15 mg dose is our comparison unit, not a recommendation.

Price history

1 price change since 23 September 2026. Checked on 2 days, most recently 9 October 2026.

Lowest recorded
£9.5123 Sept
Highest recorded
£11.199 Oct
First recorded
£9.5123 Sept
Checked on
2 dayssince 23 Sept
Pack price at each check.
  1. Up at Healthspan: £9.51 → £11.19 (+18%)
  2. First checked at Healthspan: £9.51

Questions about this product

How much does Healthspan Elite Zinc Defence Lozenges cost per 15 mg zinc?

11p per 15 mg zinc, from £11.19 for 45 tablets at Healthspan, checked on 9 October 2026.

Is it the cheapest other forms of zinc in the UK?

No, it is 5th of 25. Zinc 50mg at Healf works out at 3p per 15 mg zinc.

How long does one pack last?

3 months at one 15 mg dose. The pack holds 1.53 g in total.

About Healthspan

Founded 1996 · St Peter Port, Guernsey · Part of Orkla Health

Healthspan is a vitamins and supplements company founded in 1996 by Derek Coates and based at Healthspan House in St Peter Port, Guernsey. Norway's Orkla Health bought it from his estate in 2022 for an initial £65m. It sells vitamins, minerals, supplements, pet products and, under the Healthspan Elite name, sports nutrition.

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