Light liquid paraffin vs Zinc paste
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 14,181.0× as often as Zinc paste in June 2026 — 14,181 items versus 1 in England.
14,181items
Light liquid paraffin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Zinc paste · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Light liquid paraffin versus Zinc paste: national items dispensed by month
▬ Light liquid paraffin · ╌ Zinc paste
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Zinc paste |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 14,181 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 175,968 | 20 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £138,137 | £40 |
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