Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
139
Total Quantity
64.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+308.3%
UNDERCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 139 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,467 to the NHS. This is 308.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 139 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,467 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +308.3% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 139 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +308.3% 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.