Paracetamol Prescribing at MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,641
Total Quantity
416.7K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+28.6%
MEREPARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,641 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,587 to the NHS. This is 28.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,641 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 416,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,587 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,641 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +28.6% 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.