Dimeticone (Barrier) vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 2.3× as often as Dimeticone (Barrier) in March 2026 — 8,859 items versus 3,929 in England.
3,929items
Dimeticone (Barrier) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,859items
Zinc oxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Dimeticone (Barrier) | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,929 | 8,859 |
| Items, last 12 months | 53,958 | 109,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £36,576 | £75,935 |
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