Paracetamol Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
19,949
Total Quantity
3.9M
NHS Cost
£87.8K
vs National Avg
+871.2%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 19,949 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £87,828 to the NHS. This is 871.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,700
Jun 2026
1,612
Jun 2026
1,725
Jun 2026
1,594
Jun 2026
1,687
Jun 2026
1,737
Jun 2026
1,595
Jun 2026
1,781
Jun 2026
1,754
Jun 2026
1,469
Jun 2026
1,606
Jun 2026
1,689
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 19,949 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,906,348 |
| Total NHS Cost | £87,828 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +871.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 19,949 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +871.2% 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.