Paracetamol Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,850
Total Quantity
721.9K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+136.1%
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 4,850 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,263 to the NHS. This is 136.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
385
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 721,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,263 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +136.1% 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.