Paracetamol Prescribing at HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,648
Total Quantity
274.0K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-19.8%
HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,648 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,724 to the NHS. This is 19.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,648 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 274,014 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,724 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,648 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -19.8% 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.