Paracetamol Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,676
Total Quantity
447.8K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+79%

FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 3,676 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,267 to the NHS. This is 79% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
301

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,676
Total Quantity447,762
Total NHS Cost£11,267
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+79%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,676 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+79% vs national average
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.