Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at ST ALBANS SURGERY
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
120
Total Quantity
43.4K
NHS Cost
£866
vs National Avg
+252.5%
ST ALBANS SURGERY prescribed 120 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £866 to the NHS. This is 252.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 120 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £866 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +252.5% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 120 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +252.5% 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.