Paracetamol Prescribing at COWES MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,172
Total Quantity
896.4K
NHS Cost
£22.5K
vs National Avg
+103.1%
COWES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,172 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,474 to the NHS. This is 103.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
318
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,172 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 896,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,474 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,172 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +103.1% 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.