Paracetamol Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,423
Total Quantity
753.2K
NHS Cost
£28.1K
vs National Avg
+115.3%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,423 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,071 to the NHS. This is 115.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
372
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 753,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £28,071 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +115.3% 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.