Paracetamol Prescribing at CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,034
Total Quantity
741.6K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+96.4%
CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,034 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,044 to the NHS. This is 96.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
324
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,034 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 741,567 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,044 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,034 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +96.4% 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.