Paracetamol Prescribing at BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,897
Total Quantity
284.6K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-7.6%
BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,897 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,475 to the NHS. This is 7.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,897 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,553 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,475 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,897 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -7.6% 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.