Light liquid paraffin vs Other barrier preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 58.5× as often as Other barrier preparations in March 2026 — 15,088 items versus 258 in England.
15,088items
Light liquid paraffin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
258items
Other barrier preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Light liquid paraffin versus Other barrier preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Light liquid paraffin · ╌ Other barrier preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Other barrier preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 15,088 | 258 |
| Items, last 12 months | 184,164 | 8,103 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £143,658 | £1,378 |
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