Light liquid paraffin vs Other barrier preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 118.2× as often as Other barrier preparations in June 2026 — 14,181 items versus 120 in England.
14,181items
Light liquid paraffin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
120items
Other barrier preparations · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Other barrier preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 14,181 | 120 |
| Items, last 12 months | 175,968 | 6,028 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £138,137 | £656 |
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