Other emollient preparations vs Dimeticone (Barrier)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 97.4× as often as Dimeticone (Barrier) in March 2026 — 382,647 items versus 3,929 in England.
382,647items
Other emollient preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,929items
Dimeticone (Barrier) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Dimeticone (Barrier) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 382,647 | 3,929 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,557,425 | 53,958 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,085,886 | £36,576 |
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