Paracetamol Prescribing at LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,847
Total Quantity
579.7K
NHS Cost
£18.1K
vs National Avg
-10.1%
LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,847 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,119 to the NHS. This is 10.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,847 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 579,747 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,119 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,847 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -10.1% 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.