Paracetamol Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,877
Total Quantity
450.3K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+40.1%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,877 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,940 to the NHS. This is 40.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,877 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 450,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,940 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,877 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +40.1% 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.