Hypromellose vs Paraffin soft yellow
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 91.8× as often as Paraffin soft yellow in May 2026 — 26,911 items versus 293 in England.
26,911items
Hypromellose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
293items
Paraffin soft yellow · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hypromellose versus Paraffin soft yellow: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hypromellose · ╌ Paraffin soft yellow
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hypromellose | Paraffin soft yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 26,911 | 293 |
| Items, last 12 months | 371,462 | 4,126 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,999 | £46,825 |
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