Paracetamol Prescribing at HIGH STREET PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,185
Total Quantity
459.4K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+55.1%
HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 3,185 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,880 to the NHS. This is 55.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 459,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,880 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +55.1% 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.