Permethrin vs Dimeticone (Parasiticidal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Permethrin was dispensed 78.4× as often as Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) in March 2026 — 26,121 items versus 333 in England.
26,121items
Permethrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333items
Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Permethrin versus Dimeticone (Parasiticidal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Permethrin · ╌ Dimeticone (Parasiticidal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Permethrin | Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26,121 | 333 |
| Items, last 12 months | 276,204 | 3,582 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £349,672 | £2,532 |
See the full profile for Permethrin or Dimeticone (Parasiticidal).