Liquid paraffin Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
72
Total Quantity
39.0K
NHS Cost
£263
vs National Avg
+937.8%
MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 72 items of Liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £263 to the NHS. This is 937.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 72 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £263 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +937.8% |
Liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 72 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 7 items |
| Difference | +937.8% 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.