Emollient bath and shower preparations vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Emollient bath and shower preparations was dispensed 2.2× as often as Light liquid paraffin in May 2026 — 30,453 items versus 14,010 in England.
30,453items
Emollient bath and shower preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,010items
Light liquid paraffin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Emollient bath and shower preparations | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30,453 | 14,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 387,133 | 178,277 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £207,836 | £135,249 |
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