Paracetamol Prescribing at KNOWSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,626
Total Quantity
253.9K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
-20.8%
KNOWSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,626 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,188 to the NHS. This is 20.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,626 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 253,938 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,188 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,626 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -20.8% 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.