Paracetamol Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,977
Total Quantity
408.9K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+44.9%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,977 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,642 to the NHS. This is 44.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,977 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 408,902 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,642 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,977 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +44.9% 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.