Paracetamol Prescribing at HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,625
Total Quantity
434.5K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+27.8%
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP, prescribed 2,625 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,515 to the NHS. This is 27.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,625 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 434,498 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,515 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,625 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +27.8% 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.