Paracetamol Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,914
Total Quantity
882.3K
NHS Cost
£26.6K
vs National Avg
+139.2%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 4,914 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,605 to the NHS. This is 139.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
414
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,914 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 882,258 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,605 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,914 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +139.2% 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.