Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at THE HERON PRACTICE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
229
Total Quantity
109.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+572.7%
THE HERON PRACTICE prescribed 229 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,060 to the NHS. This is 572.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 229 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,060 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +572.7% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 229 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +572.7% 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.