Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at WWL COMMUNITY NURSES
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
491
Total Quantity
315.1K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+1342.3%
WWL COMMUNITY NURSES prescribed 491 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,785 to the NHS. This is 1342.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 315,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,785 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1342.3% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +1342.3% 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.