Emollient bath and shower preparations vs Dimeticone (Barrier)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Emollient bath and shower preparations was dispensed 14.7× as often as Dimeticone (Barrier) in May 2026 — 30,453 items versus 2,070 in England.
30,453items
Emollient bath and shower preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,070items
Dimeticone (Barrier) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Emollient bath and shower preparations versus Dimeticone (Barrier): national items dispensed by month
▬ Emollient bath and shower preparations · ╌ Dimeticone (Barrier)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Emollient bath and shower preparations | Dimeticone (Barrier) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30,453 | 2,070 |
| Items, last 12 months | 387,133 | 50,148 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £207,836 | £19,024 |
See the full profile for Emollient bath and shower preparations or Dimeticone (Barrier).