Paracetamol Prescribing at FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,843
Total Quantity
531.3K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+38.4%
FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,843 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,732 to the NHS. This is 38.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
222
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,843 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 531,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,732 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,843 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +38.4% 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.