Dexpanthenol vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 8.8× as often as Dexpanthenol in March 2026 — 15,088 items versus 1,712 in England.
1,712items
Dexpanthenol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,088items
Light liquid paraffin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexpanthenol versus Light liquid paraffin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexpanthenol · ╌ Light liquid paraffin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dexpanthenol | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,712 | 15,088 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,178 | 184,164 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £12,844 | £143,658 |
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