Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at BUCKLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)
55
Total Quantity
19.8K
NHS Cost
£540
vs National Avg
+61.6%

BUCKLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 55 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £540 to the NHS. This is 61.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items55
Total Quantity19,750
Total NHS Cost£540
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+61.6%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice55 items
National average per practice34 items
Difference+61.6% 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.