Paracetamol Prescribing at DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,528
Total Quantity
541.0K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+71.8%
DUNSTER & PORLOCK SURGERIES prescribed 3,528 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,379 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,528 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 541,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,379 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,528 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.