Paracetamol Prescribing at KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,231
Total Quantity
668.8K
NHS Cost
£15.0K
vs National Avg
+106%
KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,231 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,047 to the NHS. This is 106% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
361
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,231 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 668,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,047 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,231 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +106% 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.