Light liquid paraffin vs Dimeticone (Barrier)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 3.8× as often as Dimeticone (Barrier) in March 2026 — 15,088 items versus 3,929 in England.
15,088items
Light liquid paraffin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,929items
Dimeticone (Barrier) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Light liquid paraffin versus Dimeticone (Barrier): national items dispensed by month
▬ Light liquid paraffin · ╌ Dimeticone (Barrier)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Dimeticone (Barrier) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 15,088 | 3,929 |
| Items, last 12 months | 184,164 | 53,958 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £143,658 | £36,576 |
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