Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at EXCEL PRIMARY CARE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

144

Total Quantity

51.3K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

+323%

EXCEL PRIMARY CARE prescribed 144 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,005 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	51,300
Total NHS Cost	£1,005
Presentations	6 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.