Dimeticone (Parasiticidal)
Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) was ranked 1126th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 206 items, down 28.5% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Dimeticone (Parasiticidal): national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Anti-infective skin preparations
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £8.79
- Year on year Down 28.5% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedrin 4% lotion | 1310040V0BBAAAA | 189 | £1,636 |
| Hedrin 4% spray | 1310040V0BBAEAE | 17 | £175 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Dimeticone (Parasiticidal) with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.