Paracetamol Prescribing at DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,677
Total Quantity
558.4K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+79%
DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,677 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,671 to the NHS. This is 79% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
306
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,677 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 558,376 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,671 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,677 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +79% 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.