Paracetamol Prescribing at DASHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,653
Total Quantity
232.9K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-19.5%
DASHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,653 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,880 to the NHS. This is 19.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,653 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 232,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,880 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,653 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -19.5% 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.