Paracetamol Prescribing at FROME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,913
Total Quantity
987.5K
NHS Cost
£26.2K
vs National Avg
+139.2%
FROME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,913 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,171 to the NHS. This is 139.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
420
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,913 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 987,506 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,171 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,913 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +139.2% 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.