Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR.

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

347

Total Quantity

169.5K

NHS Cost

£3.2K

vs National Avg

+919.3%

THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR. prescribed 347 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,231 to the NHS. This is 919.3% 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	347
Total Quantity	169,450
Total NHS Cost	£3,231
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	+919.3%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	347 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+919.3% 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.