Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

151

Total Quantity

61.6K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+343.6%

MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 151 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,268 to the NHS. This is 343.6% 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	151
Total Quantity	61,550
Total NHS Cost	£1,268
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+343.6%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	151 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+343.6% 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.