Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at THE FOREST PRACTICE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
60
Total Quantity
28.6K
NHS Cost
£495
vs National Avg
+76.3%
THE FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 60 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £495 to the NHS. This is 76.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 60 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £495 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.3% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 60 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +76.3% 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.