Fusidic acid vs Dimeticone (Parasiticidal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 277.5× as often as Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) in March 2026 — 92,394 items versus 333 in England.
92,394items
Fusidic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333items
Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 92,394 | 333 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,066,350 | 3,582 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £236,055 | £2,532 |
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