Paracetamol Prescribing at CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
8,956
Total Quantity
1.8M
NHS Cost
£48.1K
vs National Avg
+336%
CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,956 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £48,057 to the NHS. This is 336% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
741
Jun 2026
679
Jun 2026
800
Jun 2026
702
Jun 2026
757
Jun 2026
760
Jun 2026
733
Jun 2026
790
Jun 2026
769
Jun 2026
741
Jun 2026
740
Jun 2026
744
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,956 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,792,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £48,057 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +336% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,956 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +336% 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.