Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
109
Total Quantity
28.5K
NHS Cost
£784
vs National Avg
+220.2%
ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 109 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £784 to the NHS. This is 220.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 109 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £784 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +220.2% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 109 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +220.2% vs national average |
Explore More
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.