Paracetamol Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,433
Total Quantity
444.3K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+18.4%
CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,433 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,990 to the NHS. This is 18.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 444,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,990 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +18.4% 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.