Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at CRUMPSALL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

25.0K

NHS Cost

£648

vs National Avg

+158.5%

CRUMPSALL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 88 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £648 to the NHS. This is 158.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	88
Total Quantity	25,000
Total NHS Cost	£648
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+158.5%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	88 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+158.5% 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.