Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at SMA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
172
Total Quantity
73.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+405.3%
SMA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 172 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,424 to the NHS. This is 405.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 172 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,424 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +405.3% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 172 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +405.3% 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.