Paracetamol Prescribing at ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,630
Total Quantity
778.1K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+174.1%
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 5,630 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,594 to the NHS. This is 174.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
443
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 778,108 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,594 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +174.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +174.1% 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.