Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)
333
Total Quantity
143.8K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+878.2%

AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 333 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,769 to the NHS. This is 878.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
33

Prescribing Details

Total Items333
Total Quantity143,750
Total NHS Cost£3,769
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+878.2%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice333 items
National average per practice34 items
Difference+878.2% 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.