Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)

190

Total Quantity

86.0K

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+458.1%

WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 190 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,715 to the NHS. This is 458.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	190
Total Quantity	85,950
Total NHS Cost	£1,715
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+458.1%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	190 items
National average per practice	34 items
Difference	+458.1% 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.