Light liquid paraffin vs Liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 15.6× as often as Liquid paraffin in May 2026 — 14,010 items versus 897 in England.
14,010items
Light liquid paraffin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
897items
Liquid paraffin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,010 | 897 |
| Items, last 12 months | 182,388 | 13,556 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £135,249 | £7,223 |
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