Paracetamol Prescribing at HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,546
Total Quantity
488.6K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+72.6%

HIGHPARKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,546 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,373 to the NHS. This is 72.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
282

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,546
Total Quantity488,571
Total NHS Cost£12,373
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+72.6%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,546 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+72.6% vs national average
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.