Paracetamol Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,185
Total Quantity
571.3K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+103.7%
GP DIRECT prescribed 4,185 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,744 to the NHS. This is 103.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
327
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 571,256 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,744 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +103.7% 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.