Paracetamol Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,389
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£30.6K
vs National Avg
+162.4%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,389 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,567 to the NHS. This is 162.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
400
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,220,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,567 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +162.4% 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.