Paracetamol Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
7,780
Total Quantity
1.8M
NHS Cost
£46.9K
vs National Avg
+278.8%

LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,780 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £46,879 to the NHS. This is 278.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
659
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
715
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
604

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,780
Total Quantity1,773,924
Total NHS Cost£46,879
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+278.8%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,780 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+278.8% 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.