Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at OAKLEAF
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
134
Total Quantity
61.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+293.6%
OAKLEAF prescribed 134 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,185 to the NHS. This is 293.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 134 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,250 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,185 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +293.6% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 134 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +293.6% 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.