Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)
64
Total Quantity
37.5K
NHS Cost
£904
vs National Avg
+88%

PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 64 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £904 to the NHS. This is 88% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items64
Total Quantity37,500
Total NHS Cost£904
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+88%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice64 items
National average per practice34 items
Difference+88% vs national average
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.