Other emollient preparations vs Paraffin soft white
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 641.4× as often as Paraffin soft white in May 2026 — 368,818 items versus 575 in England.
368,818items
Other emollient preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
575items
Paraffin soft white · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other emollient preparations versus Paraffin soft white: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other emollient preparations · ╌ Paraffin soft white
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Paraffin soft white |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 368,818 | 575 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,515,723 | 6,526 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,998,990 | £2,630 |
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