Light liquid paraffin vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 1.6× as often as Zinc oxide in May 2026 — 14,010 items versus 8,597 in England.
14,010items
Light liquid paraffin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,597items
Zinc oxide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14,010 | 8,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 178,277 | 108,426 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £135,249 | £80,763 |
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