Paracetamol Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
6,766
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£29.9K
vs National Avg
+229.4%
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,766 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,910 to the NHS. This is 229.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
535
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,766 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,202,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,910 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +229.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,766 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +229.4% 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.