Other barrier preparations
National NHS prescribing (Prescription Cost Analysis) · Emollient and barrier preparations
Other barrier preparations was ranked 1101st of 1,794 medicines by items in March 2026, with 258 items, down 73.3% on a year earlier.
258items
Dispensed in March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
£1,378
Net ingredient cost · March 2026
NHSBSA PCA
8,103items
Dispensed in the last 12 months
NHSBSA PCA
Figure 1. Other barrier preparations: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
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Top presentations, March 2026
The individual products dispensed under Other barrier preparations, by items this month.
| Presentation | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|
| Metanium Nappy Rash ointment | 242 | £1,182 |
| Metanium Everyday Barrier ointment | 9 | £27 |
| Derma Shield skin protector mousse | 7 | £168 |
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