Light liquid paraffin Prescribing at WYE VALLEY SURGERY
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
161
Total Quantity
72.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+372.9%
WYE VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 161 items of Light liquid paraffin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,410 to the NHS. This is 372.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Light liquid paraffin is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,410 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +372.9% |
Light liquid paraffin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 34 items |
| Difference | +372.9% 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.