Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at MEDICENTRE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
77
Total Quantity
36.4K
NHS Cost
£705
vs National Avg
+126.2%
MEDICENTRE prescribed 77 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £705 to the NHS. This is 126.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 77 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £705 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.2% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 77 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +126.2% 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.