Dimeticone (Barrier)
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (National)
44.8K
NHS Cost
£220.0K
Practices
3,044
Avg per Practice
15
Overview
Dimeticone (Barrier) is prescribed by 3,044 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 44,782 items were prescribed at a total cost of £219,967 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Emollient and barrier preparations.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN | 3,899 | 42 | 93 | +531.3% ▲ |
| DE | 2,957 | 54 | 55 | +272.8% ▲ |
| AL | 2,858 | 21 | 136 | +825.9% ▲ |
| HU | 2,388 | 37 | 65 | +338.8% ▲ |
| CM | 2,241 | 36 | 62 | +323.8% ▲ |
| TR | 1,316 | 24 | 55 | +272.8% ▲ |
| SG | 1,200 | 19 | 63 | +329.9% ▲ |
| IP | 1,189 | 29 | 41 | +178.9% ▲ |
| EN | 1,182 | 26 | 46 | +209.5% ▲ |
| N | 1,152 | 22 | 52 | +256.5% ▲ |
| WA | 1,150 | 35 | 33 | +123.8% ▲ |
| CB | 1,127 | 24 | 47 | +219.7% ▲ |
| PL | 973 | 18 | 54 | +268.0% ▲ |
| L | 833 | 37 | 23 | +53.1% ▲ |
| PE | 770 | 26 | 30 | +101.4% ▲ |
| WN | 733 | 22 | 33 | +126.5% ▲ |
| WD | 684 | 10 | 68 | +365.3% ▲ |
| YO | 658 | 20 | 33 | +123.8% ▲ |
| ST | 588 | 25 | 24 | +59.9% ▲ |
| S | 545 | 20 | 27 | +85.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 529 |
| COMMUNITY NURSING | 488 |
| POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE | 484 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Emollient and barrier preparations
- Paragraph: Barrier preparations
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.