Paraffin soft yellow vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Light liquid paraffin was dispensed 945.4× as often as Paraffin soft yellow in June 2026 — 14,181 items versus 15 in England.
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Paraffin soft yellow · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,181items
Light liquid paraffin · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Paraffin soft yellow | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 15 | 14,181 |
| Items, last 12 months | 486 | 175,968 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £233 | £138,137 |
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