Paracetamol Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
5,598
Total Quantity
665.2K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+172.5%

NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,598 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,603 to the NHS. This is 172.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
476
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
490
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
491

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,598
Total Quantity665,157
Total NHS Cost£16,603
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+172.5%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,598 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+172.5% 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.