Paracetamol Prescribing at DUKE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,309
Total Quantity
309.5K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+12.4%
DUKE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,309 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,276 to the NHS. This is 12.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,309 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 309,542 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,276 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,309 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +12.4% 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.