Metronidazole vs Dimeticone (Parasiticidal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 77.5× as often as Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) in June 2026 — 22,173 items versus 286 in England.
22,173items
Metronidazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
286items
Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Dimeticone (Parasiticidal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Dimeticone (Parasiticidal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 22,173 | 286 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,235 | 3,431 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £343,683 | £2,484 |
See the full profile for Metronidazole or Dimeticone (Parasiticidal).