Paracetamol Prescribing at BIRSTALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,964
Total Quantity
440.6K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+44.3%
BIRSTALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,964 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,727 to the NHS. This is 44.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,964 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 440,572 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,727 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,964 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +44.3% 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.