Paraffin soft yellow vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 700.5× as often as Paraffin soft yellow in May 2026 — 14,010 items versus 20 in England.
20items
Paraffin soft yellow · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,010items
Light liquid paraffin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paraffin soft yellow versus Light liquid paraffin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paraffin soft yellow · ╌ Light liquid paraffin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paraffin soft yellow | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 20 | 14,010 |
| Items, last 12 months | 521 | 178,277 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £245 | £135,249 |
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