Paracetamol Prescribing at FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,567
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£25.4K
vs National Avg
+122.3%
FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,567 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,385 to the NHS. This is 122.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
397
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,567 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,026,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,385 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,567 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +122.3% 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.