Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
97
Total Quantity
35.1K
NHS Cost
£706
vs National Avg
+184.9%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 97 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £706 to the NHS. This is 184.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 97 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £706 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +184.9% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 97 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +184.9% 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.