Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

212

Total Quantity

98.1K

NHS Cost

£2.2K

vs National Avg

+522.8%

LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 212 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,211 to the NHS. This is 522.8% 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	212
Total Quantity	98,100
Total NHS Cost	£2,211
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	+522.8%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	212 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+522.8% 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.