Paracetamol Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,961
Total Quantity
320.0K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-4.5%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,961 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,420 to the NHS. This is 4.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,961 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 319,982 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,420 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,961 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -4.5% 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.