Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
210
Total Quantity
61.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+516.9%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 210 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,516 to the NHS. This is 516.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 210 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,516 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +516.9% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 210 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +516.9% 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.