Paracetamol Prescribing at LEWISHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,698
Total Quantity
241.5K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
-17.3%
LEWISHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,698 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,216 to the NHS. This is 17.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,698 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 241,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,216 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,698 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -17.3% 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.