Emulsifying wax
Emulsifying wax was ranked 830th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 1,420 items, down 14.2% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Emulsifying wax: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Emollient and barrier preparations
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £5.78
- Year on year Down 14.2% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Emulsifying wax this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emulsifying ointment | 1302010F0AAADAD | 1,410 | £7,981 |
| Coconut oil 25% in Emulsifying ointment | 1302010F0AAAQAQ | 10 | £225 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Emulsifying wax is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Emulsifying wax volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Emulsifying wax with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.