Paracetamol Prescribing at DESBOROUGH SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,579
Total Quantity
397.5K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+25.6%
DESBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 2,579 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,363 to the NHS. This is 25.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,579 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 397,520 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,363 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,579 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +25.6% vs national average |
Explore More
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.