Paracetamol Prescribing at FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,452
Total Quantity
527.5K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+19.4%
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,452 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,472 to the NHS. This is 19.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,452 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 527,491 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,472 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,452 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +19.4% 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.