Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at THE SPA SURGERY
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
288
Total Quantity
138.8K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+746%
THE SPA SURGERY prescribed 288 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,573 to the NHS. This is 746% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 288 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 138,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,573 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +746% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 288 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +746% 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.