Paracetamol Prescribing at ASHTON GP SERVICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,594
Total Quantity
208.8K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-22.4%
ASHTON GP SERVICE prescribed 1,594 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,339 to the NHS. This is 22.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,594 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 208,846 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,339 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,594 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -22.4% 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.