Paracetamol Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,233
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£29.0K
vs National Avg
+154.8%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 5,233 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,974 to the NHS. This is 154.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
428
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,233 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,185,316 |
| Total NHS Cost | £28,974 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,233 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +154.8% 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.