Paracetamol Prescribing at FIRST CONTACT & PC PATH

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

200

Total Quantity

16.6K

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

-90.3%

FIRST CONTACT & PC PATH prescribed 200 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,285 to the NHS. This is 90.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	200
Total Quantity	16,576
Total NHS Cost	£2,285
Presentations	16 different forms
vs National Average	-90.3%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	200 items
National average per practice	2,054 items
Difference	-90.3% 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.