Other emollient preparations vs Dimeticone (Barrier)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 178.2× as often as Dimeticone (Barrier) in May 2026 — 368,818 items versus 2,070 in England.
368,818items
Other emollient preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,070items
Dimeticone (Barrier) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other emollient preparations versus Dimeticone (Barrier): national items dispensed by month
▬ Other emollient preparations · ╌ Dimeticone (Barrier)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Dimeticone (Barrier) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 368,818 | 2,070 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,515,723 | 50,148 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,998,990 | £19,024 |
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