Paracetamol Prescribing at MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,300
Total Quantity
385.7K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+60.7%
MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,300 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,510 to the NHS. This is 60.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
276
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,300 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 385,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,510 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,300 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +60.7% 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.