Paracetamol Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,293
Total Quantity
741.3K
NHS Cost
£22.5K
vs National Avg
+109%
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 4,293 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,520 to the NHS. This is 109% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
340
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,293 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 741,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,520 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,293 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +109% 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.