Light liquid paraffin vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 1.7× as often as Zinc oxide in March 2026 — 15,088 items versus 8,859 in England.
15,088items
Light liquid paraffin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,859items
Zinc oxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Light liquid paraffin versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Light liquid paraffin · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 15,088 | 8,859 |
| Items, last 12 months | 188,224 | 110,682 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £143,658 | £75,935 |
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