Fusidic acid vs Dimeticone (Parasiticidal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 406.6× as often as Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) in May 2026 — 83,750 items versus 206 in England.
83,750items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
206items
Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 83,750 | 206 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,070,085 | 3,447 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £215,367 | £1,811 |
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