Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
145
Total Quantity
50.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+325.9%
STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 145 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,161 to the NHS. This is 325.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 145 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,161 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +325.9% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 145 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +325.9% 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.