Dimeticone (Barrier) vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 3.4× as often as Dimeticone (Barrier) in April 2026 — 8,883 items versus 2,586 in England.
2,586items
Dimeticone (Barrier) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,883items
Zinc oxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dimeticone (Barrier) versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dimeticone (Barrier) · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Dimeticone (Barrier) | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,586 | 8,883 |
| Items, last 12 months | 52,468 | 109,360 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £23,712 | £83,622 |
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