Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at THE NILE PRACTICE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
109
Total Quantity
41.9K
NHS Cost
£966
vs National Avg
+220.2%
THE NILE PRACTICE prescribed 109 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £966 to the NHS. This is 220.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 109 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £966 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +220.2% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 109 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +220.2% 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.