Light liquid paraffin vs Liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 16.0× as often as Liquid paraffin in April 2026 — 15,036 items versus 937 in England.
15,036items
Light liquid paraffin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
937items
Liquid paraffin · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 15,036 | 937 |
| Items, last 12 months | 182,035 | 13,510 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £143,749 | £7,262 |
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