Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
187
Total Quantity
53.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+449.3%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 187 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,153 to the NHS. This is 449.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 187 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,153 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +449.3% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 187 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +449.3% 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.