Paracetamol Prescribing at MERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
780
Total Quantity
81.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-62%
MERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 780 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,858 to the NHS. This is 62% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 780 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,518 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,858 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -62% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 780 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -62% 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.