Other emollient preparations Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
1,954
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+225.3%
GP DIRECT prescribed 1,954 items of Other emollient preparations over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,426 to the NHS. This is 225.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Other emollient preparations is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,954 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,257,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,426 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +225.3% |
Other emollient preparations Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,954 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 601 items |
| Difference | +225.3% 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.