Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at NORWOOD SURGERY

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

37.8K

NHS Cost

£841

vs National Avg

+111.5%

NORWOOD SURGERY prescribed 72 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £841 to the NHS. This is 111.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	72
Total Quantity	37,750
Total NHS Cost	£841
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	+111.5%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	72 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+111.5% 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.