Paracetamol Prescribing at BRIDGE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,073
Total Quantity
639.3K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+49.6%

BRIDGE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,073 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,664 to the NHS. This is 49.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
360

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,073
Total Quantity639,256
Total NHS Cost£17,664
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+49.6%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,073 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+49.6% 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.