Emulsifying wax Prescribing at GP DIRECT

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

121

Total Quantity

70.2K

NHS Cost

£659

vs National Avg

+893.3%

GP DIRECT prescribed 121 items of Emulsifying wax over the last 12 months at a cost of £659 to the NHS. This is 893.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Emulsifying wax is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	121
Total Quantity	70,200
Total NHS Cost	£659
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+893.3%

Emulsifying wax Prescribing Comparison

This practice	121 items
National average per practice	12 items
Difference	+893.3% vs national average

Explore More

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.