Paracetamol Prescribing at HIGHFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,934
Total Quantity
413.5K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+42.8%
HIGHFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,934 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,541 to the NHS. This is 42.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
245
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,934 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 413,520 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,541 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,934 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +42.8% 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.