Paracetamol Prescribing at BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,619
Total Quantity
297.7K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+27.5%
BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,619 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,319 to the NHS. This is 27.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
243
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,619 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 297,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,319 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,619 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +27.5% 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.