Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at THE ARGYLE SURGERY

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

30.5K

NHS Cost

£738

vs National Avg

+164.4%

THE ARGYLE SURGERY prescribed 90 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £738 to the NHS. This is 164.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	90
Total Quantity	30,500
Total NHS Cost	£738
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+164.4%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	90 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+164.4% 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.