Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
313
Total Quantity
133.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+819.5%
MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 313 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,731 to the NHS. This is 819.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 313 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 133,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,731 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +819.5% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 313 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +819.5% 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.