Paracetamol Prescribing at LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,482
Total Quantity
267.3K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-27.8%
LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,482 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,529 to the NHS. This is 27.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,482 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 267,318 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,529 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,482 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -27.8% 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.