Paracetamol Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,714
Total Quantity
444.8K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+32.1%
HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 2,714 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,583 to the NHS. This is 32.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
310
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,714 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 444,757 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,583 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,714 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +32.1% 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.