Paracetamol Prescribing at FIRSTCARE PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,311
Total Quantity
294.7K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+12.5%
FIRSTCARE PRACTICE prescribed 2,311 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,782 to the NHS. This is 12.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,311 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,782 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,311 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +12.5% 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.