Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at NECHELLS PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

159

Total Quantity

59.7K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+367.1%

NECHELLS PRACTICE prescribed 159 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,198 to the NHS. This is 367.1% 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	159
Total Quantity	59,700
Total NHS Cost	£1,198
Presentations	8 different forms
vs National Average	+367.1%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	159 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+367.1% 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.