Paracetamol Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
6,930
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£27.7K
vs National Avg
+237.4%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 6,930 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,740 to the NHS. This is 237.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
622
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
570
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,120,564 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,740 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +237.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +237.4% vs national average |
Explore More
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.