Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

46.0K

NHS Cost

£978

vs National Avg

+111.5%

CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 72 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £978 to the NHS. This is 111.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	72
Total Quantity	46,000
Total NHS Cost	£978
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+111.5%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	72 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+111.5% 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.