Light liquid paraffin vs Zinc paste
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 5,029.3× as often as Zinc paste in March 2026 — 15,088 items versus 3 in England.
15,088items
Light liquid paraffin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Zinc paste · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Light liquid paraffin | Zinc paste |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 15,088 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 184,164 | 22 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £143,658 | £94 |
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