Lactic acid vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 14,010.0× as often as Lactic acid in May 2026 — 14,010 items versus 1 in England.
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Lactic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Light liquid paraffin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lactic acid versus Light liquid paraffin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lactic acid · ╌ Light liquid paraffin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lactic acid | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 14,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13 | 178,277 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,800 | £135,249 |
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