Urea vs Light liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 2.8× as often as Light liquid paraffin in April 2026 — 41,416 items versus 15,036 in England.
41,416items
Urea · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,036items
Light liquid paraffin · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Urea | Light liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 41,416 | 15,036 |
| Items, last 12 months | 471,483 | 182,035 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £689,048 | £143,749 |
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