Other emollient preparations vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 26.3× as often as Light liquid paraffin in May 2026 — 368,818 items versus 14,010 in England.
368,818items
Other emollient preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,010items
Light liquid paraffin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other emollient preparations versus Light liquid paraffin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other emollient preparations · ╌ Light liquid paraffin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 368,818 | 14,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,515,723 | 178,277 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,998,990 | £135,249 |
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