Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at HEBDEN BRIDGE GROUP PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

48.9K

NHS Cost

£933

vs National Avg

+111.5%

HEBDEN BRIDGE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 72 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £933 to the NHS. This is 111.5% 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	72
Total Quantity	48,850
Total NHS Cost	£933
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+111.5%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	72 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+111.5% 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.