Other emollient preparations vs Emulsifying wax
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 235.0× as often as Emulsifying wax in March 2026 — 382,647 items versus 1,628 in England.
382,647items
Other emollient preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,628items
Emulsifying wax · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Emulsifying wax |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 382,647 | 1,628 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,557,425 | 21,094 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,085,886 | £8,357 |
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