Paracetamol Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,083
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£26.0K
vs National Avg
+147.5%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,083 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,018 to the NHS. This is 147.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
430
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,083 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,065,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,018 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,083 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +147.5% 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.