Light liquid paraffin vs Liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 15.7× as often as Liquid paraffin in March 2026 — 15,088 items versus 961 in England.
15,088items
Light liquid paraffin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
961items
Liquid paraffin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Light liquid paraffin versus Liquid paraffin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Light liquid paraffin · ╌ Liquid paraffin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 15,088 | 961 |
| Items, last 12 months | 184,164 | 14,078 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £143,658 | £7,614 |
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