Other emollient preparations vs Light liquid paraffin
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 25.4× as often as Light liquid paraffin in March 2026 — 382,647 items versus 15,088 in England.
382,647items
Other emollient preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,088items
Light liquid paraffin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 382,647 | 15,088 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,557,425 | 184,164 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,085,886 | £143,658 |
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