Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
131
Total Quantity
61.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+284.8%
DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 131 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,139 to the NHS. This is 284.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 131 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,139 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +284.8% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 131 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +284.8% 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.