Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at WATER MEADOW SURGERY

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

31.2K

NHS Cost

£601

vs National Avg

+73.3%

WATER MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 59 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £601 to the NHS. This is 73.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	59
Total Quantity	31,150
Total NHS Cost	£601
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+73.3%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	59 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+73.3% 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.