Paracetamol Prescribing at MERCHEFORD HOUSE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,499
Total Quantity
425.8K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+21.7%
MERCHEFORD HOUSE prescribed 2,499 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,813 to the NHS. This is 21.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
244
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 425,794 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,813 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +21.7% 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.