Paracetamol Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,190
Total Quantity
1.6M
NHS Cost
£45.1K
vs National Avg
+152.7%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 5,190 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £45,098 to the NHS. This is 152.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
419
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,190 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,579,309 |
| Total NHS Cost | £45,098 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +152.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,190 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +152.7% 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.