Paracetamol Prescribing at HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,900
Total Quantity
260.2K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-7.5%
HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,900 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,132 to the NHS. This is 7.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,132 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,900 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -7.5% 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.