Paracetamol Prescribing at DAM HEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,354
Total Quantity
226.3K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
-34.1%
DAM HEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,354 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,332 to the NHS. This is 34.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,354 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 226,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,332 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,354 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -34.1% 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.