Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
125
Total Quantity
38.4K
NHS Cost
£817
vs National Avg
+267.2%
SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 125 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £817 to the NHS. This is 267.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 125 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £817 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +267.2% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 125 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +267.2% 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.