Paracetamol Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
7,405
Total Quantity
1.6M
NHS Cost
£37.8K
vs National Avg
+260.5%
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,405 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £37,839 to the NHS. This is 260.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
613
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
611
Jul 2026
686
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
617
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,559,082 |
| Total NHS Cost | £37,839 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +260.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +260.5% 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.