Paracetamol Prescribing at MERTON LODGE SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,168
Total Quantity
462.9K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+54.2%
MERTON LODGE SURGERY prescribed 3,168 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,479 to the NHS. This is 54.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,168 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 462,948 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,479 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,168 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +54.2% 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.