Paracetamol Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,258
Total Quantity
706.7K
NHS Cost
£16.2K
vs National Avg
+107.3%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 4,258 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,242 to the NHS. This is 107.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,258 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 706,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,242 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,258 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +107.3% 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.