Paracetamol Prescribing at KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
4,743
Total Quantity
821.9K
NHS Cost
£24.0K
vs National Avg
+130.9%

KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,743 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,002 to the NHS. This is 130.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
383

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,743
Total Quantity821,858
Total NHS Cost£24,002
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+130.9%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,743 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+130.9% vs national average
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.