Dexpanthenol vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 9.1× as often as Dexpanthenol in May 2026 — 14,010 items versus 1,547 in England.
1,547items
Dexpanthenol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,010items
Light liquid paraffin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Dexpanthenol | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,547 | 14,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,248 | 178,277 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £11,365 | £135,249 |
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