Paracetamol Prescribing at GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,698
Total Quantity
461.7K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
+80%
GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,698 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,157 to the NHS. This is 80% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
297
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,698 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 461,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,157 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,698 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +80% 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.