Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at ISLAND CITY PRACTICE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
297
Total Quantity
115.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+772.5%
ISLAND CITY PRACTICE prescribed 297 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,484 to the NHS. This is 772.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 297 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,484 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +772.5% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 297 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +772.5% 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.