Emulsifying wax vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 11.7× as often as Emulsifying wax in May 2026 — 14,010 items versus 1,196 in England.
1,196items
Emulsifying wax · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,010items
Light liquid paraffin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Emulsifying wax versus Light liquid paraffin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Emulsifying wax · ╌ Light liquid paraffin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Emulsifying wax | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,196 | 14,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,979 | 178,277 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,444 | £135,249 |
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