Paracetamol Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,369
Total Quantity
343.1K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+15.3%
CASTLEFIELDS prescribed 2,369 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,895 to the NHS. This is 15.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
180
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,369 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 343,131 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,895 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,369 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +15.3% 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.