Paracetamol Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,944
Total Quantity
523.4K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+43.3%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,944 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,725 to the NHS. This is 43.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,944 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 523,399 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,725 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,944 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +43.3% 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.