Paracetamol Prescribing at MELROSE SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,851
Total Quantity
280.0K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-9.9%
MELROSE SURGERY prescribed 1,851 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,971 to the NHS. This is 9.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,851 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 280,028 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,971 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,851 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -9.9% 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.