Paracetamol Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,473
Total Quantity
320.9K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+20.4%

LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 2,473 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,867 to the NHS. This is 20.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
217

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,473
Total Quantity320,859
Total NHS Cost£6,867
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+20.4%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,473 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+20.4% 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.