Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at BIRKBY HEALTH CENTRE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)
91
Total Quantity
27.3K
NHS Cost
£665
vs National Avg
+167.3%

BIRKBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 91 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £665 to the NHS. This is 167.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items91
Total Quantity27,250
Total NHS Cost£665
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+167.3%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice91 items
National average per practice34 items
Difference+167.3% 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.