Paracetamol Prescribing at CASTLE MEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,258
Total Quantity
547.2K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+58.6%
CASTLE MEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,258 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,196 to the NHS. This is 58.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,258 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 547,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,196 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,258 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +58.6% 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.