Light liquid paraffin vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 5.8× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in May 2026 — 14,010 items versus 2,424 in England.
14,010items
Light liquid paraffin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,424items
Benzalkonium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Light liquid paraffin versus Benzalkonium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Light liquid paraffin · ╌ Benzalkonium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,010 | 2,424 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178,277 | 22,663 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £135,249 | £20,546 |
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