Paracetamol Prescribing at FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,525
Total Quantity
377.7K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+22.9%
FIRDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,525 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,116 to the NHS. This is 22.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,525 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 377,728 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,116 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,525 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +22.9% 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.