Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at ECCLESFIELD GROUP PRACT

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

144

Total Quantity

65.2K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+323%

ECCLESFIELD GROUP PRACT prescribed 144 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,262 to the NHS. This is 323% 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	144
Total Quantity	65,150
Total NHS Cost	£1,262
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	+323%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	144 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+323% 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.