Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at EASTGATE MEDICAL GROUP

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

101

Total Quantity

42.1K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

+196.7%

EASTGATE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 101 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,022 to the NHS. This is 196.7% 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	101
Total Quantity	42,100
Total NHS Cost	£1,022
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	+196.7%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	101 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+196.7% 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.