Paraffin soft white vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 27.3× as often as Paraffin soft white in April 2026 — 15,036 items versus 550 in England.
550items
Paraffin soft white · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,036items
Light liquid paraffin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paraffin soft white versus Light liquid paraffin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paraffin soft white · ╌ Light liquid paraffin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Paraffin soft white | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 550 | 15,036 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,550 | 182,035 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,433 | £143,749 |
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