Other emollient preparations vs Emulsifying wax
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 268.6× as often as Emulsifying wax in April 2026 — 381,421 items versus 1,420 in England.
381,421items
Other emollient preparations · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,420items
Emulsifying wax · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other emollient preparations versus Emulsifying wax: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other emollient preparations · ╌ Emulsifying wax
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Emulsifying wax |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 381,421 | 1,420 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,551,280 | 20,859 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £3,093,710 | £8,205 |
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