Paracetamol Prescribing at CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,120
Total Quantity
699.2K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+100.6%
CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 4,120 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,453 to the NHS. This is 100.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
374
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,120 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 699,174 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,453 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,120 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +100.6% 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.