Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at ROOD END MEDICAL PRACTICE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

30.5K

NHS Cost

£595

vs National Avg

+90.9%

ROOD END MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 65 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £595 to the NHS. This is 90.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	65
Total Quantity	30,450
Total NHS Cost	£595
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+90.9%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	65 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+90.9% 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.