Paracetamol Prescribing at AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,544
Total Quantity
254.9K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+23.9%
AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,544 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,859 to the NHS. This is 23.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
215
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 254,938 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,859 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +23.9% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.