Paracetamol Prescribing at BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,970
Total Quantity
591.0K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+44.6%
BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,970 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,393 to the NHS. This is 44.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
266
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 591,034 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,393 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +44.6% 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.