Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at WELLFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
488
Total Quantity
150.5K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+1333.5%
WELLFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 488 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,992 to the NHS. This is 1333.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,992 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1333.5% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +1333.5% 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.