Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at DALSTON PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

105

Total Quantity

52.3K

NHS Cost

£975

vs National Avg

+208.4%

DALSTON PRACTICE prescribed 105 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £975 to the NHS. This is 208.4% 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	105
Total Quantity	52,300
Total NHS Cost	£975
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+208.4%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	105 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+208.4% 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.