Paracetamol Prescribing at JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,544
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£33.3K
vs National Avg
+169.9%
JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 5,544 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,339 to the NHS. This is 169.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
471
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,250,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £33,339 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +169.9% 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.