Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at THE LIMEHOUSE PRACTICE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
368
Total Quantity
175.4K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+981%
THE LIMEHOUSE PRACTICE prescribed 368 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,648 to the NHS. This is 981% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,648 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +981% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +981% 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.