Paracetamol Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
16,523
Total Quantity
2.8M
NHS Cost
£65.4K
vs National Avg
+704.4%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 16,523 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £65,414 to the NHS. This is 704.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,403
Jun 2026
1,308
Jun 2026
1,469
Jun 2026
1,364
Jun 2026
1,321
Jun 2026
1,432
Jun 2026
1,402
Jun 2026
1,358
Jun 2026
1,441
Jun 2026
1,335
Jun 2026
1,337
Jun 2026
1,353
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,523 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,775,579 |
| Total NHS Cost | £65,414 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +704.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,523 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +704.4% 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.