Light liquid paraffin vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 8.1× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in March 2026 — 15,088 items versus 1,861 in England.
15,088items
Light liquid paraffin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,861items
Benzalkonium chloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 15,088 | 1,861 |
| Items, last 12 months | 184,164 | 21,473 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £143,658 | £15,846 |
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