Paracetamol Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,924
Total Quantity
248.8K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-6.3%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 1,924 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,986 to the NHS. This is 6.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,924 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 248,806 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,986 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,924 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -6.3% 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.