Paracetamol Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT.
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,206
Total Quantity
347.1K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+56.1%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 3,206 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,261 to the NHS. This is 56.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
617
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
299
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,206 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 347,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,261 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,206 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +56.1% 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.