Paracetamol Prescribing at BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,128
Total Quantity
693.7K
NHS Cost
£18.2K
vs National Avg
+101%
BIRCHINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,128 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,248 to the NHS. This is 101% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
363
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,128 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 693,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,248 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,128 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +101% 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.