Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
180
Total Quantity
98.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+428.8%
THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY prescribed 180 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,950 to the NHS. This is 428.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 180 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,950 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +428.8% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 180 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +428.8% 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.