Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at ASHCROFT SURGERY
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
192
Total Quantity
78.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+464%
ASHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 192 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,880 to the NHS. This is 464% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,880 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +464% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +464% 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.