Metronidazole vs Dimeticone (Parasiticidal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 113.6× as often as Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) in April 2026 — 24,654 items versus 217 in England.
24,654items
Metronidazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
217items
Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 24,654 | 217 |
| Items, last 12 months | 253,403 | 3,529 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £390,321 | £2,094 |
See the full profile for Metronidazole or Dimeticone (Parasiticidal).