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 Items | 7,780 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,773,924 |
| Total NHS Cost | £46,879 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +278.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,780 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +278.8% 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.