Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at STOCKTON HEATH MED.CENTRE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

28.3K

NHS Cost

£548

vs National Avg

+64.5%

STOCKTON HEATH MED.CENTRE prescribed 56 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £548 to the NHS. This is 64.5% 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	56
Total Quantity	28,300
Total NHS Cost	£548
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+64.5%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	56 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+64.5% 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.