Lactic acid vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 15,088.0× as often as Lactic acid in December 2025 — 15,088 items versus 1 in England.
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Lactic acid · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Light liquid paraffin · December 2025
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 December 2025
| Measure | Lactic acid | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 15,088 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 184,164 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £1,800 | £143,658 |
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