Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
169
Total Quantity
72.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+396.4%
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 169 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,575 to the NHS. This is 396.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 169 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,575 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +396.4% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 169 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +396.4% 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.