Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at HARDWICKE HOUSE GROUP PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

31.1K

NHS Cost

£664

vs National Avg

+164.4%

HARDWICKE HOUSE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 90 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £664 to the NHS. This is 164.4% 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	90
Total Quantity	31,050
Total NHS Cost	£664
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+164.4%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	90 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+164.4% 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.