Paracetamol Prescribing at DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,537
Total Quantity
182.8K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-25.2%
DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,537 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,825 to the NHS. This is 25.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 182,829 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,825 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -25.2% 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.