Paracetamol Prescribing at HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
7,481
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£24.8K
vs National Avg
+264.2%
HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,481 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,846 to the NHS. This is 264.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
697
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
664
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
593
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
652
Jul 2026
685
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
594
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,481 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,052,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,846 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +264.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,481 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +264.2% 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.