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Other emollient preparations vs Other barrier preparations

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated March 2026

Other emollient preparations was dispensed 1,483.1× as often as Other barrier preparations in March 2026 — 382,647 items versus 258 in England.

382,647items

Other emollient preparations · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

258items

Other barrier preparations · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Other emollient preparations versus Other barrier preparations: national items dispensed by month

▬ Other emollient preparations   ·   ╌ Other barrier preparations

Other barrier pr… 382,647

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

Other emollient preparations versus Other barrier preparations, March 2026
Measure Other emollient preparations Other barrier preparations
Items, March 2026 382,647 258
Items, last 12 months 4,557,425 8,103
Net ingredient cost, March 2026 £3,085,886 £1,378

See the full profile for Other emollient preparations or Other barrier preparations.