Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at THE THORPE PRACTICE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
165
Total Quantity
62.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+384.7%
THE THORPE PRACTICE prescribed 165 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,362 to the NHS. This is 384.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,362 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +384.7% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +384.7% 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.