Paracetamol Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
4,256
Total Quantity
683.2K
NHS Cost
£17.0K
vs National Avg
+107.2%

MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,256 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,021 to the NHS. This is 107.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
328

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,256
Total Quantity683,189
Total NHS Cost£17,021
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+107.2%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,256 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+107.2% vs national average
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.