Paracetamol Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,424
Total Quantity
624.3K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+66.7%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,424 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,075 to the NHS. This is 66.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
294
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 624,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,075 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +66.7% 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.