Paracetamol Prescribing at ESK VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,242
Total Quantity
311.7K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+9.2%
ESK VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,242 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,760 to the NHS. This is 9.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,242 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 311,749 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,760 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,242 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +9.2% 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.