Fusidic acid vs Dimeticone (Parasiticidal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 398.0× as often as Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) in April 2026 — 86,365 items versus 217 in England.
86,365items
Fusidic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
217items
Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Dimeticone (Parasiticidal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Dimeticone (Parasiticidal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 86,365 | 217 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,072,005 | 3,529 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £222,018 | £2,094 |
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