Liquid paraffin
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
998
NHS Cost
£9.9K
Practices
284
Avg per Practice
4
Overview
Liquid paraffin is prescribed by 284 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 998 items were prescribed at a total cost of £9,928 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Laxatives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE | 26 |
| RUSKINGTON SURGERY | 18 |
| KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE | 18 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Laxatives
- Paragraph: Faecal softeners
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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.