Paracetamol Prescribing at FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
6,817
Total Quantity
2.0M
NHS Cost
£64.6K
vs National Avg
+231.9%
FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,817 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £64,590 to the NHS. This is 231.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
630
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
558
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,817 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,040,043 |
| Total NHS Cost | £64,590 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +231.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,817 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +231.9% 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.