Paracetamol Prescribing at DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,788
Total Quantity
261.3K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-13%
DOWNSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,788 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,871 to the NHS. This is 13% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,788 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 261,338 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,871 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,788 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -13% 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.