Paracetamol Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,306
Total Quantity
411.2K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+61%
CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,306 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,511 to the NHS. This is 61% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
256
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,306 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 411,174 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,511 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,306 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +61% 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.