Paracetamol Prescribing at CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,731
Total Quantity
536.0K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+33%
CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,731 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,171 to the NHS. This is 33% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,731 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 536,025 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,171 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,731 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +33% 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.