Emulsifying wax vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 9.3× as often as Emulsifying wax in March 2026 — 15,088 items versus 1,628 in England.
1,628items
Emulsifying wax · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,088items
Light liquid paraffin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Emulsifying wax | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,628 | 15,088 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21,094 | 184,164 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8,357 | £143,658 |
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