Paracetamol Prescribing at LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,454
Total Quantity
331.2K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+19.5%

LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES prescribed 2,454 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,916 to the NHS. This is 19.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
194

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,454
Total Quantity331,228
Total NHS Cost£6,916
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+19.5%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,454 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+19.5% 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.