Paracetamol Prescribing at BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,992
Total Quantity
685.6K
NHS Cost
£23.6K
vs National Avg
-3%

BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,992 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,571 to the NHS. This is 3% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
197

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,992
Total Quantity685,552
Total NHS Cost£23,571
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-3%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,992 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference-3% 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.