Urea vs Dimeticone (Barrier)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 10.5× as often as Dimeticone (Barrier) in March 2026 — 41,260 items versus 3,929 in England.
41,260items
Urea · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,929items
Dimeticone (Barrier) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Urea versus Dimeticone (Barrier): national items dispensed by month
▬ Urea · ╌ Dimeticone (Barrier)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Urea | Dimeticone (Barrier) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 41,260 | 3,929 |
| Items, last 12 months | 468,439 | 53,958 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £680,143 | £36,576 |
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