Paracetamol Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,214
Total Quantity
301.6K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+7.8%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 2,214 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,269 to the NHS. This is 7.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,214 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 301,553 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,269 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,214 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +7.8% 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.