Urea vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 2.7× as often as Light liquid paraffin in March 2026 — 41,260 items versus 15,088 in England.
41,260items
Urea · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,088items
Light liquid paraffin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Urea versus Light liquid paraffin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Urea · ╌ Light liquid paraffin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Urea | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 41,260 | 15,088 |
| Items, last 12 months | 468,439 | 184,164 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £680,143 | £143,658 |
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