Paracetamol Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,021
Total Quantity
429.3K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+47.1%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,021 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,164 to the NHS. This is 47.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
233
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,021 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 429,276 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,164 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,021 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +47.1% 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.