Dimeticone (Barrier) Prescribing at BCHC MEDICINES MANAGEMENT

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)
86
Total Quantity
57.1K
NHS Cost
£541
vs National Avg
+484.6%

BCHC MEDICINES MANAGEMENT prescribed 86 items of Dimeticone (Barrier) over the last 12 months at a cost of £541 to the NHS. This is 484.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Dimeticone (Barrier) is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2

Prescribing Details

Total Items86
Total Quantity57,100
Total NHS Cost£541
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+484.6%

Dimeticone (Barrier) Prescribing Comparison

This practice86 items
National average per practice15 items
Difference+484.6% vs national average
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.