Emollient bath and shower preparations vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Emollient bath and shower preparations was dispensed 2.1× as often as Light liquid paraffin in April 2026 — 32,092 items versus 15,036 in England.
32,092items
Emollient bath and shower preparations · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,036items
Light liquid paraffin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Emollient bath and shower preparations versus Light liquid paraffin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Emollient bath and shower preparations · ╌ Light liquid paraffin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Emollient bath and shower preparations | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 32,092 | 15,036 |
| Items, last 12 months | 393,107 | 182,035 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £220,666 | £143,749 |
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