Paracetamol Prescribing at BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,662
Total Quantity
299.5K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-19.1%
BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,662 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,901 to the NHS. This is 19.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,662 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 299,463 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,901 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,662 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -19.1% 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.