Dimeticone (Barrier) Prescribing at COMMUNITY NURSING
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
488
Total Quantity
244.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+3217.1%
COMMUNITY NURSING prescribed 488 items of Dimeticone (Barrier) over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,320 to the NHS. This is 3217.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Dimeticone (Barrier) is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,320 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3217.1% |
Dimeticone (Barrier) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 15 items |
| Difference | +3217.1% vs national average |
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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.