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 Items2,619
Total Quantity297,688
Total NHS Cost£6,319
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+27.5%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,619 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+27.5% 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.