Paracetamol Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,323
Total Quantity
557.9K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+61.8%
FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,323 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,417 to the NHS. This is 61.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
258
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,323 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 557,876 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,417 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,323 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +61.8% 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.