Paracetamol Prescribing at DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,347
Total Quantity
641.8K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
+111.6%
DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,347 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,232 to the NHS. This is 111.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 641,831 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,232 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +111.6% 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.