Paracetamol Prescribing at HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,919
Total Quantity
602.5K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+90.8%
HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,919 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,488 to the NHS. This is 90.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
340
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,919 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 602,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,488 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,919 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +90.8% 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.