Paracetamol Prescribing at MERSEYCARE NHS TRUST
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
56
Total Quantity
12.7K
NHS Cost
£672
vs National Avg
-97.3%
MERSEYCARE NHS TRUST prescribed 56 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £672 to the NHS. This is 97.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
4
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 56 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,722 |
| Total NHS Cost | £672 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -97.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 56 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -97.3% 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.