Light liquid paraffin vs Dimeticone (Barrier)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 6.8× as often as Dimeticone (Barrier) in May 2026 — 14,010 items versus 2,070 in England.
14,010items
Light liquid paraffin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,070items
Dimeticone (Barrier) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Dimeticone (Barrier) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,010 | 2,070 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178,277 | 50,148 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £135,249 | £19,024 |
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