Paracetamol Prescribing at HIGHLANDS PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,404
Total Quantity
265.8K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+17%
HIGHLANDS PRACTICE prescribed 2,404 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,763 to the NHS. This is 17% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,404 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 265,754 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,763 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,404 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +17% 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.