Paracetamol Prescribing at BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
5,377
Total Quantity
873.3K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+161.8%

BEWDLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,377 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,745 to the NHS. This is 161.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
422

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,377
Total Quantity873,281
Total NHS Cost£19,745
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+161.8%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,377 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+161.8% 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.