Dimeticone (Barrier) vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 4.2× as often as Dimeticone (Barrier) in May 2026 — 8,597 items versus 2,070 in England.
2,070items
Dimeticone (Barrier) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,597items
Zinc oxide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dimeticone (Barrier) | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,070 | 8,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 50,148 | 108,426 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,024 | £80,763 |
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