Paracetamol Prescribing at BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,699
Total Quantity
545.0K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+80.1%

BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 3,699 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,537 to the NHS. This is 80.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
285

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,699
Total Quantity544,955
Total NHS Cost£13,537
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+80.1%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,699 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+80.1% vs national average
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.