Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)
58
Total Quantity
20.4K
NHS Cost
£440
vs National Avg
+70.4%

WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 58 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £440 to the NHS. This is 70.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items58
Total Quantity20,400
Total NHS Cost£440
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+70.4%

Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison

This practice58 items
National average per practice34 items
Difference+70.4% vs national average
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.