Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
104.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+569.8%
UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 228 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,955 to the NHS. This is 569.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,955 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +569.8% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +569.8% 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.