Paracetamol Prescribing at DOWNTON SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,578
Total Quantity
461.9K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+25.5%
DOWNTON SURGERY prescribed 2,578 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,440 to the NHS. This is 25.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
193
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 461,862 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,440 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +25.5% 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.